SPEAKER

RYAN JOHN SNELL

Ryan John is a uniquely gifted speaker with a passion and gifting for reaching teenagers with the Gospel. His love for students is evident not only in the way he teaches, but also in the way that he engages them away from the stage. Students will be encouraged, challenged, and equipped with each message Ryan shares.

 Ryan started traveling part-time and guest speaking at church conferences and youth rallies at age 13. By age 15, he was offered a part time church staff position, and at age 17 he was the pastor of a church. He became licensed and ordained as a minister the day after he turned 18, and over the years has served along side ministers and worship leaders such as Rend Collective, Shane Pruitt, Dr. John MacArthur, Wade Morris, Rush of Fools, Aaron Keyes, Charles Billingsley, and Shawn McDonald. He currently serves on staff at First Baptist Church of Opelika as the contemporary worship pastor.

Ryan has a Masters of Divinity degree and continues to travel and minister through worship and speaking. He loves Jesus, he loves his family, and he loves students, and we are very excited to have him leading our large group sessions for this year’s DNOW!

WORSHIP LEADER

RYAN JOHN BAND

In addition to being a uniquely gifted speaker and minister, Ryan John is also a talented musician and singer. Years ago while touring as a speaker, Ryan John noticed a lot of churches were interested in bringing in a speaker…and a band. After struggling week after week to find available bands, Ryan prayed that God would give him the voice to sing and the talent to play the guitar in order to more effectively travel and minister.  Thus began the stirring in his heart for music ministry.  

We are one of the beneficiaries of this prayer, for in addition to speaking, Ryan John and his band will also be leading our worship during our DNOW 2024 weekend!