Pastor Ron was raised in Washington State. He graduated from Mid-America Christian University in Oklahoma City with degrees in Church Ministries and Sacred Music in 1990. He also worked on a Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Houston Graduate School of Theology.

Pastor Ron’s wife, Sandra, grew up in Rolla, Missouri. She graduated from Mid-America Christian University with a degree in Music Education. They served congregations in Arizona, Texas, and Ohio before coming to Missouri. Pastor Ron and Sandra have three children: Katie, Karis, and Kaleb.