Ryan Townsend

Born and raised in Houston, Ryan grew up attending a Unitarian church. He moved to Washington, DC in 1993 to attend Georgetown University (School of Foreign Service). After graduation he converted to Christ through the ministry of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, where he later served as a pastoral assistant to Mark Dever. In 2005, Ryan began his Master of Divinity studies at The Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville. During his time in Louisville, Ryan served as the pastor for administration & children at Clifton Baptist Church. From 2011-2025, Ryan lived in Washington DC with his wife and five children and served as the Executive Director of 9Marks. Ryan and his family are now living back in Louisville, KY, where they attend Clifton Baptist Church and he serves as the Vice President of Global Partnerships at RTIM.