Ryan and his wife Krista are Massachusetts natives with a strong love for the North Shore. After receiving his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Ryan and his family helped plant a church in the westernmost neighborhoods of Boston proper where Ryan served as the Discipleship Pastor. The Ackermans are excited to be serving the North Shore as part of the Cornerstone Church family. Ryan enjoys reading, hiking, skiing, playing with his kids, meeting friends for coffee, and following Boston sports. Ryan and Krista have three children, Micah, Jackson, and Charlotte.