Ron Man (ron@firstevan.org)
Pastor of Worship/Missionary in Residence

Ron grew up in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., and met his wife Betsy while they were both studying music at the University of Md. Ron also studied at Dallas Theological Seminary (Th. M., 1982), and several churches in Texas and Vienna, Austria before joining the staff of First Evan in 1988 as Pastor of Worship and Music. After 12 years, the Mans joined Greater Europe Mission and moved to Germany, where Ron began Worship Resources International, a ministry of itinerant teaching on worship. He continues that overseas ministry part-time since rejoining the staff in January 2009 to oversee the worship ministry and lead the traditional service.

Ron has published a book entitled Proclamation and Praise, and completed his Doctor of Ministry degree from Dallas Seminary in May 2009.

Ron and Betsy have three grown children, one son-in-law, and one precious granddaughter!

• Life verse: “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.” (Psalm 63:3)

• Favorite foods: steak, spaghetti, popcorn, Twizzlers.

• Favorite movie and why: any spy thriller (I like mystery and action).

• Hobbies/Pastime/Interest: reading, free computer programs, watching Redskins football.

• Ambitions/Aspirations: To turn my worship course into a book someday; to see my kids all living fruitful lives for Christ (they’re well on their way).

• What do you like to read: the newspaper, computer magazines, spy novels, books on worship.

• People are surprised to know: I’m an introvert.

• Best counsel/advice you’ve been given: “The good is the enemy of the best.” (source unknown).

                

Link to Worship Resources International website