I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, where I trusted in Christ at age 18 through the faithful leading of a close friend.  I quickly began growing in my love for the Lord and His word.  It was also during that time when I met my wife Andrea and we were married in 2012.  We are now blessed with four children, Ezra, Eleanor, Emmet and Eric.  Our family loves spending time together doing various activities and watching (just about) any sport.

In my mid 20's, I felt a call towards pastoral ministry and received my theological training from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where I completed my Master of Divinity.  I have been serving in pastoral ministry since 2016 and joined the pastoral staff of LCF in 2023.  It's my great desire and life's aim to shepherd the people of God through the faithful preaching and teaching of His word.

Dan Schwartz

Ryan Bedford

I'm Ryan, the Ryan with the least amount of hair.  My wife, Megan and I have been married for 17 years and we have five children:  Adelai, Eben, Asher, Brynton, and Justus.

I was raised in a christian home and grew to know the Bible stories well as a child, but, when I was at a boys' camp at the age of 9, Christ revealed himself to me in a very personal way and emphasized that his sacrifice on the cross was for me.  I responded to his call that night and, a few months later, I publicly professed him as my Lord and Savior.  Since that time, God has nurtured within me a growing and profound love and care for his people.  As a teenager, with the support of my parents, our church leadership entrusted me with various responsibilities, including mentoring, children's and worship ministries.  My parents also engaged us with other community activities such as sharing church at retirement homes and serving at homeless shelters.  These experiences were formative in my understanding of how Christ's body can work together to further his kingdom.

Megan and I met at a college group at Calvary Chapel where we assisted with the church plant of Reality Olympia.  After we married, we focused our attention on ministering at LCF where Megan's family had been involved since its founding.

My heart is that of a discipler and facilitator.  I find great fulfillment learning what each of us does well and supporting the use of those gifts God has entrusted to us so that the body of Christ may be built up to reflect Him, become equipped for every good work, and share the hope of our salvation locally, regionally, and to the ends of the earth.

Jim Sullivan