The Wave Sheaf: A Symbol of Hope

A certain event was instructed to take place in ancient Israel we don’t often speak of since it had been fulfilled two millennia ago: the Wave Sheaf ceremony, where a sheaf of wheat was waved before God. This ceremony portrays our hope. How could such a small bundle of grain contain so much hope?

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 two grandchildren. Ryan currently serves as the Pastor for the Birmingham & Huntsville (Alabama), and Tupelo (Mississippi) congregations. Ryan previously served as pastor for the North Canton & Youngstown (Ohio), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) and Wheeling (West Virginia) congregations, as well as the Council Reporter from May 2022 - May 2025.