Bishop Ryan Napalo, Union Grove Church of God of Prophecy lead pastor, has served 24 years in the ministry with 18 of those dedicated to pastoral ministry. Bishop Napalo has helped several young ministers fulfill their calling into the ministry with them now serving in local state and international leadership. His education includes a Master's degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cryptography, and Internet Security with which he formally held a professorship at the University of Phoenix, and worked for the Presidents and Vice Presidents of Verizon Wireless as a Data Analyst and Consultant. Currently, he serves on the Finance Committees for the Magnolia Region and the International Offices, is a member of the Regional Ministerial Review Board, and Regional Council, and serves 13 COGOP churches as District Supervisor. 

LinkedIn Bio: Ryan Napalo

Ministry Positions Past & Present:
Pastor                      Camp Director
Teacher                   Youth Leader
Evangelist                Camp Evangelist
District Supervisor (13 local COGOP Churches)
LA/MS Regional Ministerial Review Board
LA/MS Regional Committee for Retirement Programs Chairman
LA/MS Regional Finance & Administration Committee Member
International Finance & Stewardship Committee Member

Completed Courses & Studies:
Foundations Course (COGOP)               Called to Preach Series (COGOP)
Trail Blazer Christian- Associate             Ministry Policy
Quest for Holiness                                  The Call to Stewardship   
Pray then Preach                                    Closing the Net

Missions & Foreign Travels:
Ecuador (Twice for Missions)
Several Local/State and National Mission Projects
Canada, Jamaica, Ecuador, Peru, Columbia, Istanbul, Israel, Jordan