Sunday Morning Services
Traditional Worship at 9:00 am Modern Worship at 10:45 am
Pastor of Worship Ryan Maroney
Describe how you came to faith in Christ:
I had a Sunday school teacher who would cry at the end of each Sunday as she prayed for us. It didn't make any sense to me why she cared so much for a bunch of kids she didn't really know. I asked my mother and she explained how my teacher had a deep care for us because of what Jesus has done for her, and that she is committed to sharing that care and joy. I asked my mom if she would pray that Jesus would save me, and she replied, "No, you can pray for yourself right now," and I did!
Family:
I come from a family of five; my parents Rob and Roxanne, my older sister Michelle, and a younger brother Sean. My wife, Nancy, and I have two children, Eva and Liam.
Education and ministry experience:
I have a PhD. from the School of Hard Knocks.
What is your role at GCC?
I am the Worship Pastor.
What you are most passionate about in ministry at GCC?
I am most passionate about ushering God's family to a place where worship is not a means to something greater or an avenue to prepare for God's message, but the end result of the salvation we have been given.
Favorite scripture:
Ezekiel 16, the whole thing... it's a really poetic and heavy passage.
Favorite books:
"The God Who Is There" by Francis A. Schaeffer; "Knowing God" by Packer; "Superfudge" by Judy Blume.
Favorite music:
I love classic rock and the blues. I'm also a big fan of some of the more eclectic worship artists that challenge our conceptions of what constitutes "worship."
Favorite food:
Armenian food.
Favorite hobbies:
I like to write, play and record music. I also have a history of some of the more extreme sports that I still really like to pursue, namely wakeboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. I've also been known to challenge the most graceful of badminton players to give them the thrashing only surpassed by my love of the game!