In the beginning, he landed a job at Marshalls, then through a music school began teaching private lessons to guitar, voice and piano students. He substituted in the public school sytem and did odd music jobs. He worked on his A/G credentials and passed his test to become Rev. Ryan Seler.
A year later he met a new pastor coming to start a chuch in Boston and with the blessings of the first pastor became a member of the "Dream Team" for Anchor Church. Planning, dreaming, preparing for the launch consumed the team for a year or more. Anchor Boston has now become a reality. God is so good.
When we first started in the ministry we volunteered at a new church plant in Illinois. We remained there for 18 months and watched the church take off, however we didn't have the pleasure and pain of birthing it! There is so much that goes into starting a new church. So much strategy that we missed out on.
Ryan has more experience at 23 than we do for starting a new church! This past Sunday was the launch and it was an experience we will never forget. What an incredible night.
Dr. Randy Quackenbush has a burden for the city, especially for the Berklee College of Music students. The first service was held at the Sheraton right next door to the college. There were 136 people and 3 salvations. The place was filled with students, what a sight to see.
Ryans official title is Arts Director and we are so proud of his journey of faith.
When you first walk in the Sheraton this is the sign we saw.
You had to use the escalator or elevator to go to the meeting room. There goes daddy and Renee!
When you get to the meeting room, well really the entire walk had signs! There had been so much buzz on facebook and twitter about the new church. It was a joy to be there!
Ryan leading the team.
Randy preaching, "What's in a Name?" a terrific message!
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