RYAN MYERS
SENIOR PASTOR
Ryan fell in love with New York City while he was interning at a church in Times Square back in his college days, washing the feet of homeless men. His calling is to lead a dynamic, diverse, and welcoming church family that pursues justice for the overlooked. His other day job is teaching ESL classes to immigrants and internationals. He has an MA in Biblical Counseling, an MA in Urban Missions, and a CELTA certificate in ESL instruction. Prior to becoming a Pastor, Ryan worked at Hope for New York, The Bowery Mission, and as the Executive Director of Prison Fellowship New York State. He and his wife have been married for 20 years and have three children.
CARRIE MYERS
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR & PASTOR
Carrie holds a Ph.D. in English and American Literature from New York University as well as certificates in Urban Ministry, Arts Ministry, and Spiritual Direction and Ignatian Exercises Direction. She is currently training in the teaching and supervision of spiritual directors. She has taught at NYU, Barnard College, Hunter College, and City Seminary of New York. Carrie is co-founder of The Stillness Collective, an organization whose mission is to help busy, burdened people find rest, restoration, and stillness through guided Christian meditations, spiritual direction, and retreats. You can read about Carrie's spiritual direction practice and her writing, which includes children's books, articles, and poems, at her blog, Spiritual Direction NYC.
MARY LYNN ERRIGO
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH PASTOR
Mary Lynn has had a heart for the people of Staten Island, New York City since the day she attended her first Vineyard Conference by John Wimber 40 years ago. Her desire and her heart has always been to plant a Vineyard Church here on Staten Island.
Mary Lynn has worked for St. John’s University and Notre Dame Academy as Dean of Students and School Counselor. She also has a private practice and is Licensed as a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Mary Lynn has a Bachelor of Science in Education and Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling. She also has a CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) in progress. Mary Lynn lives on Staten Island with her husband Steve and has four children and eleven grandchildren.
TONY COLON
MEDIA AND DESIGN
Tony is our guru of all things creative and visual. He has 20+ years experience helping design professionals find solutions to their packaging in the cosmetics (prestige & mass-market), food & beverage, and household & personal care products industries. Some of his favorite things are type, lettering, graffiti, packaging, screenprinting, doughnuts, & coffee. He runs Starlight Studios NYC with his wife and partner, Grace.
ATTY MAYNARD
LOVE OF GOD MINISTRIES
Atty runs Love of God Ministries (LOGM), which collects and ships food, clothing, and other necessities to women and children in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, St. Lucia, and Antigua. LGOM is a 501(c)3 designated noprofit, meaning all donations are tax deductible. You can support LGOM by donating through our website.