Leadership
Bob Ryan
Interim Lead Pastor
Director The Springs Wellness Centre & Hope Refuge Missionary
My wife and I are serving as leaders and family members in a congregation that serves our Lord and our family and our city with intensity, and love. I am primarily responsible to lead the congregation in deepening our understanding and practice of prayer.
Michelle and I are also the founders of Hope Refuge, a ministry of healing and restoration for girls being rescued from human trafficking. We have Veronica Springs Church as a base, and partner with other churches and organizations to see the Body of Christ make a difference in the lives of these girls.
Education / MA, Missiology - Fuller Theological Seminary
Jon Bancroft
Associate Pastor
I’m the director of Journey Ministries which is one of the branches of ministry at Veronica Springs Church. Our mission is: “To develop followers of Jesus by preparing servant leaders through adventure and service opportunities in authentic community.”
We offer Christ-centered, experiential adventure opportunities such as rock climbing, mountain biking, surfing, and hiking.
My hope is that we see the body of Christ united in Santa Barbara, and ready them to serve our community in tangible ways. We wish to serve the Santa Barbara communities through short-term home and neighborhood improvement projects. The over-arching purpose is to build relationships, love the community, and share the Word.
April and I are celebrating 20 years of marriage and our 4 precious children.
Education / MA Religion, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA BS, Southwestern College, Phoenix, AZ
Email /sbjourneys@gmail.com