Next Generation Pastor
Great News! We’re delighted to confirm that the members of RUC have extended an invitation to Ryan Wiesner to become our new pastor of Next Generation Ministries!
After a search which began in November 2012, the RUC Call Committee has received and processed 34 applications for this important position from across the country and even internationally.
It is with great joy and thankfulness to God that we announce that he will be joining our pastoral team early in 2014.
A Brief Bio of Ryan:
Ryan is widely educated and is a multiple Honours graduate of UJ and North-West University having studied strategic management, marketing, logistics and theology. He also has a Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
He has significant ministry experience, having been active in the Campus Outreach movement at UJ, actively involved at the Johannesburg Bible College, a leader at Melville Union Church and active in their Sophiatown Church Plant. He and Kirsten have been members of RUC for the past 4 years. Ryan has played a key role in the leadership of our Young Adults Ministry, leading worship in the evenings and preaching on occasions.
He has much experience in working with the high school age group. His working career has recently included teaching and leadership positions at St David’s Marist School Inanda where he was Head of Department (Religious Education) and at St Stithian’s Boys School where he has been the Head of Department (Business Studies) and Boarding House Master amongst other roles.
Ryan is an active sportsman and is a keen cricketer and hockey player, still playing and coaching school teams. He is a talented musician and solo artist.
Ryan has a deep commitment to discipleship and is passionate about the Gospel and reaching the lost. We are excited to see how God will use Ryan in furthering our church mission of Calling, Equipping and Sending Disciples!
Ryan’s Role at RUC
Three key ministries make up our Next Generation Ministry cluster. The Next Generation Pastor will provide overall leadership, direction and co-ordination of these ministries as well as taking full leadership responsibility for the Young Adults Ministry.
Please join us in Welcoming RYAN, KIRSTEN & JOSHUA! Ryan will God-willing be inducted into his postion in January 2014.
