
Ryan & Stephanie Bandy
Lead Pastor
Ryan and his wife, Stephanie, are planting Radiant Church in St. Albans with a deep love for the people of the Kanawha Valley and a desire to see healthy churches planted across the region. A native of St. Albans, Ryan has served in pastoral ministry for over a decade in the valley. He studied theology, teaching, and church history through Moody Bible Institute and Reformed Theological Seminary. Ryan previously served as a chaplain for professional baseball and is also a small business owner. He is dually endorsed by Acts 29 and SEND Network as he leads the planting of Radiant Church. Ryan and Stephanie are passionate about gospel-centered ministry, discipleship, prayer, and helping people encounter the hope of Jesus in everyday life.
Our Vision
We are planting Radiant Church in St. Albans because we believe the gospel changes lives, families, and entire communities. The Kanawha Valley is filled with people who are hurting, spiritually disconnected, skeptical of the church, or simply going through the motions of religion without knowing the hope and joy found in Jesus.
We believe God loves this city deeply and is still drawing people to Himself. Our desire is to plant a church that is centered on the gospel, committed to prayer, serious about discipleship, and passionate about helping people know and follow Jesus. We long to see lives changed and our city renewed by the gospel.
