Ryan Mortenson
Children's Pastor

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 About Me
I grew up in Tipton, MO in a very tight knit family. I’ve been in full-time children’s ministry since 2006, in Pittsburgh, PA; Springfield, MO; Galena, KS; & now here in Bridgman, MI. I’m a huge Mizzou fan. As well as a big Royals & Chiefs fan. My vision for Children’s Ministry is simply that I would rather build a fence around the cliff than park 15 ambulances at the bottom. All that means is I would rather help our kids grow in a relationship with God at a young age and prevent them from making a lot of the mistakes we made in middle school and high school.

Favorite Scripture(s)
Proverbs 17:22; 2 Samuel 24:24.

Favorite Music
I love simple worship, music stripped down to a piano or guitar. I’m also a huge country music fan…I just can’t help myself.

What Are You Passionate About?
 Definitely MIZ-ZOU football and just a little bit about changing kids’ lives for the kingdom of God.

Favorite Book(s)
"In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day" by Mark Batterson, "Wild at Heart" by John Eldridge, and "Walking With God" by John Eldridge.

Favorite Vacation Spot
 Right now, it would be Tipton, MO with my friends and family back home. I’m always a little homesick.

In My Spare Time
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