On October 11, 2020 Central City Baptist Church welcomed Kyle Ryan as Senior Pastor. 

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Kyle grew up in Soddy-Daisy, TN outside of Chattanooga. In August of 2009, Kyle graduated from The University of Tennessee — Knoxville with his Bachelors of Science degree in Sport Management with a Business Minor. In December of 2017, Kyle graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY with his Masters of Divinity Degree. 

 

He has previously spent time serving on church staffs as a Pastoral Assistant and Student Pastor. Prior to his time in pastoral ministry, Kyle worked in college athletics for eight years. He worked as a Student Equipment Manager while at The University of Tennessee, a year at The University of Memphis, and then three years at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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Kyle married his wife Darcy in July of 2018 and they have two daughters, Betsy Grace, and Ruby Lynne. 

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He loves to spend time reading, drinking coffee, being outside, and enjoying sports. 

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