Ryon Sander began serving as the pastor on February 1, 2023. Ryon has over 20 years of ministry experience in a variety of roles, including Senior Minister, Worship/Youth Minister and Outreach & Worship Minister. His education includes courses at Nebraska Christian College and Manhattan Christian College. 

Ryon says, “I grew up in a Church of Christ in Arapahoe, NE. My family attended church every Sunday and was moderately involved. I asked Christ to be the Lord of my life when I was about 8 years old. I repented of my sins and accepted Jesus as my Savior. When I was 12, I was baptized by my grandfather at a family reunion. When I was 16, I joined the New Way Singers of Nebraska Christian College and be-came passionate about serving Christ and proclaiming the gospel message. I went to Nebraska Christian College with plans on becoming a music teacher, but God had other plans for my life. I transitioned to a ministry focus my first semester in college. I served as a volunteer & deacon in my home church, and God opened the door to full time ministry in Edison, NE. I have been passionately serving God in ministry ever since.” Ryon and Cheryl have three grown children.