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Columbus Leadership

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John Ransom

 

John joined the full-time Search staff in April 2019. Originally from Longview, Washington, John attended Lee University at Charlotte where he earned a BS in Christian Education and Pastoral Ministries. While at school in Charlotte, he met his wife, Melissa, of 28 years. John has served in ministry for more than 30 years and most of those within the local church. His most recent ministry role was a church plant in Columbus, Ohio that he co-founded over 10 years ago.

John is passionate about helping people discover the true meaning of life, how they are wired and challenging them to live it out to the fullest.

Local Leadership Board

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Derek Kinnear

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Bob Shonkwiler

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John Ransom

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Craig Pastor

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Bill Konves

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Nick Sergakis

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James Houk

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AJ Mangan

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Leland Vogel

Past LLB

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Mike Sullivan

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Lonnie Freeman

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Mark Beaver

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Blake Loring

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Austin Wathen

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