Matt Ryman is an Assistant Pastor at University Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Orlando, FL.  He is also the Executive Director of Southland Student Conferences which brings nearly 1,000 students together at camps and retreats each year.  At one time he was the lead singer of the Chicago based Punk Rock band, Jinxpack.  Matt has toured the country and played shows with many well-known punk bands (i.e. Fallout Boy, Rise Against, The Plain White T’s). Years ago, the Lord worked a miracle in Matt’s heart.  Today he is a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary and oversees the youth ministry at his church.  While at RTS, Matt worked closely with Dr. Steve Childers as his teaching assistant.  He is currently integrating GCA’s church planting curriculum with the latest youth ministry methodology in order to develop more effective and missional ways to reach young people with the Gospel.  He is married to Hana and they have one son, Noah.