Greg Ryan
Pastor, Elder
Greg became the Pastor at SAYSF in 2024. He formerly served as the Associate Pastor and an elder at Faith Bible Church as well as the Christian Education Director. He was responsible for all Sunday school classes, the K.I.D.S Church program, the Faith Bible Institute adult education classes, and served as the C4- Youth Leader from 2001-2016. Greg started attending FBC in 2000 with his wife, Wendy, and their two children. He began working full-time as Education Director at FBC in July 2009, having earned his Master of Education from Towson University in 2005 and later earning his Master of Theological Studies from Liberty University in 2011. Greg enjoys sports, watching low-grade B-movies, and getting helicopter rides from church functions.
Tom Hanrahan
Elder
I grew up in a family where the truths of the Bible were taught and modeled every day. At a young age I made a decision (as God graciously drew me!) to become a Christian by trusting Jesus as the only One who could pay (through His death) the debt I owed.
As a youngster living in New Jersey, I cared mostly about math and baseball.
My wife, Jan, and I were married in 1982 and moved to southern Maryland when I took a job at NAVAIR. Almost right after we arrived, we became a part of the SAYSF Bible Church family.
Jan and I have been involved in youth ministry, music, and various teaching roles. The church body asked me to serve as an elder in 1989. Since then, the Lord has stretched me in ways I would not have believed; and He has always provided the strength and grace to enable me to serve in whatever way He puts before me.
As a youngster living in New Jersey, I cared mostly about math and baseball.
My wife, Jan, and I were married in 1982 and moved to southern Maryland when I took a job at NAVAIR. Almost right after we arrived, we became a part of the SAYSF Bible Church family.
Jan and I have been involved in youth ministry, music, and various teaching roles. The church body asked me to serve as an elder in 1989. Since then, the Lord has stretched me in ways I would not have believed; and He has always provided the strength and grace to enable me to serve in whatever way He puts before me.
Shawn Sherard
Elder
At sixteen years old, Shawn gave his life to Jesus Christ and afterward was immersed in water baptism in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. After attending Boise Bible College, he met and married his better half, Stephanie, and then joined the Navy a year later. Shawn is a retired Chief Petty Officer, United States Navy. He has continued his education at Liberty University, where he has changed majors five times, but he fully intends to get around to finishing his Master’s... someday. He is convinced that when he finally grows up, he will know what he wants to do with the rest of his life.
For over a quarter of a century, Stephanie has been by his side and given him two sons. Trenton, who is currently serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, and Christian, a high school student. Stephanie has been his confidant, steadfast friend, and biggest cheerleader as she has followed him from Idaho, to Oregon, Florida, Maine, Hawaii, and finally to our little piece of paradise in Southern Maryland.
Shawn is passionate about a good cup of coffee, history of almost any type, loves heavy thunderstorms, and fat bears. He is crazy about his hometown Boise State Broncos football team, but alas, often gets his heart broken by the Denver Broncos. Shawn and Stephanie are dedicated to the bone to the task of making disciples, as commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Shawn’s greatest goal in life is to someday hear the Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21.
For over a quarter of a century, Stephanie has been by his side and given him two sons. Trenton, who is currently serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, and Christian, a high school student. Stephanie has been his confidant, steadfast friend, and biggest cheerleader as she has followed him from Idaho, to Oregon, Florida, Maine, Hawaii, and finally to our little piece of paradise in Southern Maryland.
Shawn is passionate about a good cup of coffee, history of almost any type, loves heavy thunderstorms, and fat bears. He is crazy about his hometown Boise State Broncos football team, but alas, often gets his heart broken by the Denver Broncos. Shawn and Stephanie are dedicated to the bone to the task of making disciples, as commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Shawn’s greatest goal in life is to someday hear the Lord say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:21.