Hello from the Ladens
Get to know their story
The purpose of this website is to be of assistance to those looking to better know Pastor Ryan Laden and his family.
Below you will find a collection of stories and images that tell an awesome story about the faithfulness of the Lord and the willingness of our family to serve wherever we are called.
About Ryan and Amy
The Beginning
Faith is an Adventure
Joining Forces
Ryan and Amy Laden met one another during a church Christmas party when they were only 10 years old. While each had their own journey of faith, the Lord weaved their lives together from that point forward, leading to the development of a great friendship that would one day turn into a lasting love.
Joining Forces
Faith is an Adventure
Joining Forces
Prior to their first date, both Ryan and Amy answered the call of God over their lives that would lead them both into a future of serving the Lord in ministry.
This shared commitment led them into a whirlwind romance that eventually saw them joining forces as they were married in their hometown of San Antonio in 1998.
Ministry of Family
Faith is an Adventure
Faith is an Adventure
One of the great gifts that the Lord has provided to the Laden family has been the way that all of the Ladens (including Zachary, Austin, and Riley) have been able to use their gifts and talents to serve the Lord throughout all of their adventures together. It is one of the greatest blessings of life to see your children grow their own vibrant faith in Christ.
Faith is an Adventure
Faith is an Adventure
Faith is an Adventure
As Ryan and Amy have followed the call of God over the last 26 years, they have been amazed by the adventures that the Lord has called them into. Youth ministry, church planting (X3), academics, national leadership, and the blessing of pastoring the church have all been a wild, but thrilling ride. The good news is that the adventure is just beginning.
Ministry Journey
Education
In Love with Ministry
Service to the Lord
Following his undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University, Ryan went on to get his Masters of Divinity in Biblical Languages from NOBTS in 2001. From here Ryan has pursued further studies in Biblical Studies from Baylor University and leadership studies from the Australian Institute for Management and Sterling Seminary. Ryan is working on completing his doctorate from NOBTS in late 2025.
Service to the Lord
In Love with Ministry
Service to the Lord
Ryan has dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ by serving and leading the church in whatever capacity needed. This has led to a wide variety of ministry opportunities over the last 26 years. The Ladens have served the church in New Orleans, across Texas, Oregon, Western Australia, Israel, Greece, Cambodia, and parts in between. As am
Ryan has dedicated his life to serving Jesus Christ by serving and leading the church in whatever capacity needed. This has led to a wide variety of ministry opportunities over the last 26 years. The Ladens have served the church in New Orleans, across Texas, Oregon, Western Australia, Israel, Greece, Cambodia, and parts in between. As amazing as all of these adventures have been, Ryan and Amy are excited about investing in the people they are called to serve in this next phase of life.
Mission / Learning
In Love with Ministry
In Love with Ministry
One great passion for the whole Laden family has been that of helping the church get involved in the mission of building up and strengthening the church of Jesus Christ all over the world. In addition to leading mission trips across the US, Caribean, and Southeast Asia, Ryan has led numerous trips to Israel and Greece, helping connect believers to the physical truths found in God’s word.
In Love with Ministry
In Love with Ministry
In Love with Ministry
Ryan and Amy have been faithfully serving the Lord since 1996 (hince the sweet shirt above 😁). While not every place of service has been easy and the Laden's have the scars to prove that ministry is a sacrifice, both Ryan and Amy are even more committed to loving and leading the people of the church today than when they first said yes to the Lord. For these two, serving God is a privilege.