Background
Ryan, James Smith was born on July 8, 1931 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harry Ivan and Helen Leota (Stewart) Ryan.
Ryan, James Smith was born on July 8, 1931 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harry Ivan and Helen Leota (Stewart) Ryan.
Diploma, Center Bible College, 1953. Bachelor in Bible Studies, North Center Bible College, 1967. Master of Religious Education, Center Seminary, 1970.
Resident dean, men, North Center Bible College, Minneapolis, 1966-1967; member of faculty, Eugene (Oreg) Bible College, 1970-1972; pastor, evangelist various churches, Assemblies of God, 1950-1984; pastor, Praise Fellowship Church, Phoenix, since 1984; credit manager, Sparrow Records, Canoga Park, California, 1981-1984. Member youth and Christian education committees Assemblies of God.
Board of directors Townhouse Association American, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1990-1991. Member Pentecostal Studies Association North America.
Married Ila C. Attrill, May 30, 1953. Children: Rick J., Ranae J., Rachelle J.