Worship Pastor
 
Ryan Durfee has been the Worship Pastor at Bear Valley Church since January, 2003. Prior to this position, Ryan attended Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated with a B.A. in Music (Piano Performance) and a degree in Biblical studies. After graduation, he led worship at Oak Haven Church in Ham Lake, Minnesota for 2.5 years.
 
Ryan and his wife Melissa were married in 1999 and have a son, Jack, and a baby girl, Emma. Ryan enjoys playing a variety of styles of music including classical, gospel, and jazz. His other passions include snowboarding, hiking, biking, and golf.