Ryan Leffel

Ryan has been First Baptist's Minister of Music since October of 2004. He is married to Kelly and together they have two sons, William and Harrison.

Ryan received his Bachelor of Music degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to First Baptist, Ryan served as Assistant Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Montgomery, Alabama. At First Baptist, he supervises the overall music ministry, provides leadership to the music staff, directs and shepherds the Celebration Choir, Exaltation Student Choir, coordinates, plans and leads Sunday's worship services, and produces music-related events including a spring worship concert and Christmas productions including An Athens Christmas.

For fun, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, exercising and shopping for antiques.