“The first time I saw a miracle, it startled me. I thought it was something we just read about in the Bible. Then I began to see signs and wonders.”

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As an observer, reporter, teacher, and minister, Ron has spent much of his life paying attention to what God is doing in the Church and responding to His call. He witnessed firsthand the Third Wave impacting the modern Church and has written extensively about spiritual renewal, apostolic ministry, family, leadership, and the effects of disappearing fathers in American society.

Today, he teaches God’s Word in a practical and accessible way while encouraging believers to recognize and work with the Holy Spirit.

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Ron and his wife, Lana, make their home in Northwest Arkansas, near their two children, Scott and Rebekah, and their six grandchildren. In this season, Ron continues to serve as a preacher, pastor, and Bible teacher at Church Alive in Northwest Arkansas, investing in the local Church while helping equip believers and emerging leaders for effective ministry.

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Known for his humor, prophetic insight, and practical approach to Scripture, Ron is also a writer, educator, and minister of God’s Word. He graduated from Southeastern University with a degree in Missions, where he studied the Bible and met his wife, Lana. His professional background includes work as a radio news reporter and newspaper columnist, with hundreds of articles published over the years.

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Ron is the author of numerous books written to train, challenge, and equip believers for ministry. Over the years, Ron and Lana have served as pastors in Baptist, Assemblies of God, and independent churches, giving them a broad perspective on the Body of Christ and the many expressions of the local Church.

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Ron has also participated in Appeal to Heaven prayer gatherings and continues to encourage prayer, spiritual renewal, biblical reformation, and the strengthening of the Church in America.

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His passion is to equip believers, strengthen leaders, and prepare the next generation of Christ’s servants for the emerging Church—both in Northwest Arkansas and wherever God opens the door.