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RYAN GUNTHER, College Pastor

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Having grown up in a Christian home, Pastor Ryan was in church from his earliest years, but he did not come to know the Lord until the age of 14. In August 2002, he dedicated his life to Christ and surrendered to full-time Christian service. He received a B.A. in Biblical studies (’10), a M.A. in Biblical Counseling (’12), and a Masters of Organizational Leadership ('22) from Maranatha Baptist University (formerly Maranatha Baptist Bible College) and Seminary. 
   Pastor Ryan married his wife Bethany (Backhaus) in December 2011 and came to serve at GBC in May of the next year. In the summer of 2012, he opened a chapter of Cross Impact Ministries on the campus of Ball State University.
   This couple has a heart-felt zeal to see college-age young people come to know Christ and be grounded in biblical principles at that crucial stage of their lives. The Gunthers also are talented musicians. Bethany accompanies the services on the piano, and both serve in the orchestra each Sunday.
​They have three children: Jenelle, Andy and Elliana.

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  • Home
  • New to Grace?
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Prayer Requests
    • Pastoral Staff >
      • Rory Bond
      • David Warren
      • Brent Miller
      • Rodney Beeson
      • Ryan Gunther
      • Stephen Halleck
      • David Stein
      • Collins Glenn
    • Support Staff
    • Our Heritage
    • Our Purpose
    • Our Beliefs
  • Ministries
    • Nurseries
    • Bus Ministry
    • Children’s Ministries >
      • Truth Trackers
    • Youth Ministry
    • Singles/College Ministry
    • Adult Bible Fellowship
    • Caleb’s Kin (Senior Adults)
    • Center for Biblical Counseling
    • GriefShare®
    • RU Recovery Program
    • Missions >
      • Arrowood–Falk
      • Frey–Mitchum
      • Moeller–Wright
    • Music Ministries >
      • Church Music
      • Living Christmas Tree
    • Other Ministries >
      • Interpreted Services
      • Ushers and Greeters
    • Heritage Hall Christian School
  • CALENDAR
    • This Month
    • Special Events
  • Resources
    • LiveStream
    • Video Archive YouTube
    • SermonAudio
    • Bulletins & Prayer Prompters
    • God’s Bridge to Eternal Life
    • Helpful Links
  • ONLINE GIVING