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Pastor Ryan and his wife in an orange shirt with glasses and a woman in a dark sweater, posing together against a light background.

Pastor Ryan Deaton

Ryan and Jennifer bring over 34 years of ministry experience, having served in a variety of roles including youth ministry, worship leadership, associate pastors, and as Lead Pastors of Life Church in Fort Myers, Florida since 2002.

Ryan, a pastor’s kid (PK), and Jennifer, who has raised three children in ministry, understand the unique pressures that ministry can place on families. Their heart is to see healthy families thriving in full-time ministry. In addition to leading Life Church, they are deeply committed to developing and supporting strong leaders and churches that advance God’s Kingdom.