Ryan (30) and Alexis (28) both have powerful personal testimonies of becoming born again believers in Jesus Christ. They both experienced personal encounters in their early twenties that began their hunger to know Jesus more through scripture and the Holy Spirit. Neither Ryan or Alexis have attended Bible school or Seminary but have been blessed to serve at various ministries throughout their born again life.
Ryan, the lead pastor, first felt his call to ministry immediately after a radical encounter with Jesus while he was still in the world. For 10 years Ryan was an atheist until he met Jesus and immediately began to evangelize after his encounter. Eight years later he launched his first church plant in Santa Rosa Beach, FL following an open vision from a friend.
The Ford Family love the beach, business, people, and fitness. The couple owns a series of acai bowl stores called Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee in Pensacola, FL. Ryan tries to surf every opportunity that waves are present while his boys Ramsey (4) and Sonny (2) play on the beach with their mom.
Together Ryan and Alexis are passionate about seeing the next generation of believers rise up and prove that Jesus exists!