Andrews Alumnus Named Associate Director in UCC

For Young Adult, Youth and Club Ministries

After an exhaustive search, Ryan Whitehead has been selected as the new Upper Columbia Conference associate director for young adult, youth and club ministries. Whitehead is currently serving as the associate pastor for Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, Washington.

“Over the last few months as I have gotten to know Whitehead and his wife, Bridget, I have been more and more impressed,” said Jeff Wines, UCC director of young adult, youth and club ministries. “It is evident that Whitehead is passionate about young people knowing Jesus, and his excitement to be part of the youth and young adult team is wonderful!”

Whitehead has more than seven years of experience working on a church team with young people and three years of experience as a district pastor in Washington Conference. He has recently graduated from Andrews University with a doctoral degree in ministry with a focus on discipleship. His master’s degree in divinity is also from Andrews University, with his undergraduate degree from Southern Adventist University.

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