I Came, I Saw, I've Been Inspired

Around 47 BC, Julius Caesar used the phrase “Veni, Vidi, Vici;” I came, I saw, I conquered to declare to the Roman Senate his victory over Pharnaces II of Pontus . We publicly declare our intention in our goal of following and submitting to God. If we had to write a letter about the results of our life, what words would we use to declare what we desired to express? What are the details that we would include to back up such a powerful statement?

Ryan was born and raised in central Georgia. Baptized in 1997, he is a fourth-generation member of the Church of God. Ryan and wife, Nissa, have three children and one grandchild. Ryan serves as Pastor for the Youngstown (Ohio), Wheeling (West Virginia), and Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) congregations. Ryan also served as the Council Reporter from May 2022 - May 2025.