

Team
Mount Zion Church believes that ministry happens best when we all work together. As part of our team, you can help lead worship, provide music, organize mission projects, and in many other ways to support the vitality of the church. Your gifts are welcome here! Come be a part of our team.

David Ryan
Pastor
Pastor David T. Ryan began serving Mount Zion July 1, 2024 in addition to continuing to serve at Leola UMC.
David understands his life mission to helping others delight in the love of God. He has been follower of Jesus all his life, having been raised in the ministry of Siloam UMC in Delaware County. A defining moment of his life was an altar call offered at Brandywine Summit Camp Meeting in the summer between 6th and 7th grade. He attended Asbury College where he majored in Christian Education and minored in drama. David then went on to receive his Master of Divinity Degree at Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC.
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He is married to Jeanette, and together they have two adult children, Jonathan (married to Erin) and Zachary. David loves to engage in creative activities such as weaving, zentangle art, and writing and theater. He plays the Ukulele and is active with the Ukulele Uprising group of Lancaster County and Leola UMC's Four Strings For Him (4S4H) Gospel Uke group. He is also always trying to increase his count on geocache finds!
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David is a person of great joy in the Lord. His preaching is Bible- based, and his worship leadership seeks to connect the congregation with God. He also posts a daily devotional Monday-Thursday which can be found on Leola's Facebook page.
The Ryans have served Washington Crossing UMC, Christ UMC- Fairless Hills, Leola UMC, Quakertown UMC, Hopeland UMC, First and Christ UMCs in Chestertown MD.
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