Ryan Childers
Grace Point Baptist Church, Valhermoso Springs
Morgan Baptist Association
Favorite Verses: Ephesians 1:13–14
Favorite Hymn: “Victory in Jesus”
Hobbies: Reading, exercising, supporting daughters in their activities
Family Status: Husband of 25 years to wife, Tina; daughters, Savannah and Rebekkah
Ryan Childers, 43, of Falkville, has been in ministry 25 years. For 16 years he has served as a pastor in Marshall and West Cullman Baptist associations and currently serves as pastor of Grace Point Baptist Church, Valhermoso Springs. Childers shares the gospel in schools through the programs Eagles for Christ and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Q: What influences in your life pointed you to Christ at the beginning of your faith journey?
A: My grandfather was song director and one of the original seven deacons at Mount View Baptist Church, Falkville. My father and mother raised me in church and at the age of 8, I was drawn by God and graciously received the gift of salvation.
Q: When and how were you led into your ministry?
A: At the age of 18, I was called into the gospel ministry. I immediately surrendered to this call and began preparing [to serve].
Q: What does your ministry demand?
A: It demands me to be a diligent student of the Bible in order to “feed the flock.” As a pastor, I shepherd God’s flock, teaching them to do the work of the ministry.
Q: What do you get from your ministry?
A: I receive joy knowing that I am obedient to the will of God in my life. Seeing people come to faith then grow in faith gives me great satisfaction.
Q: How do family members support you?
A: Everyone in our family is a part of the ministry. My wife has a teaching and mentoring ministry. My oldest child teaches in TeamKids and coordinates programs and my youngest child assists in Vacation Bible School and other ministries as needed. Our family makes use of abilities and spiritual gifting to bring honor to our Great King.
Q: How do you see yourself involved in this in the future?
A: Until I am summoned home I will be active in ministry. I am aware that at different stages in life the Lord has different assignments.
Q: What difference will this ministry make for you in the future?
A: Knowing that God uses me to share the gospel, resulting in conversions, and to teach the gospel, resulting in spiritual maturity, brings great satisfaction.
Q: What difference has Jesus Christ made in your life?
A: Everything. Because I received Christ at a young age it prevented me from making wrong life decisions. It is my relationship with Him that empowers me for all of life’s challenges. He has shown me how to love, to be a good husband, father and a faithful shepherd. His love sustains me and is the assurance that He will receive me unto Himself.
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