relational wisdom 360: Going beyond Emotional Intelligence

LIBERTY CLASSICAL ACADEMY PRESENTS...

MR. RYAN WARD | DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC AND CHURCH INITIATIVES, RELATIONAL WISDOM 360

RW 360: Going Beyond Emotional Intelligence

Ryan is the Director of Academic and Church Initiatives for Relational Wisdom 360. RW 360 is a branch of the global ministry Peacemakers Ministries, led by Ken Sande. Ryan will be flying to speak at Liberty from his home state of Montana, and he comes highly recommended by Ken Sande himself. Our school community has instituted the Peacemakers curriculum into our 3-8^th grade program this year, and our staff and faculty are also undergoing the RW360 training together as well.

He will be speaking on key elements related to developing relational wisdom and unity within a community, which ties beautifully into Liberty Classical’s 2025-26 theme of Mission Alignment and Unity. His presentation will be a 45-minute talk followed by time for Q&A.

RW360’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative, affordable training in relational wisdom, peacemaking and conciliation that equips people around the world with skills that strengthen relationships, prevent and resolve conflict and promote justice and peace in ways that reveal the transforming power of Jesus Christ.

November 11, 2025 | 7-8:30 PM | Free Admission - Open to the Public

Liberty Classical Academy Gymnasium | 3878 Highland Ave | White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Meet Mr. Ryan Ward

Ryan loves God and people and has dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He served as a pastor (8 years), then at Montana Bible College (18 years) in roles including full-time faculty, Director of Church Relations, and President. He joined the Relational Wisdom team in 2025.As a pastor, Ryan was trained in peacemaking and was certified as a mediator. At Montana Bible College, he developed and taught the Biblical Peacemaking course, required for all bachelor’s graduates at MBC. In both pastoral and college leadership roles, he put relational wisdom and peacemaking skills to work with people facing the stuff of real-life in the real world. As an executive leader of a college, he gained invaluable experience in organizational leadership with complex constituencies.Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Pastoral Emphasis, from Montana Bible College. He also holds an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. In addition to Biblical Peacemaking, his college teaching included courses in Family Development, Youth Ministry, Applied Bible Study Methods, Homiletics, and various books of the Bible. He is often sought as a speaker for churches, camps, retreats, and conferences.As a 5th-generation Montanan, Ryan has a deep love and understanding of the Intermountain West region. He grew up around extended family in logging and ranching. His wife, Andrea, grew up on a ranch. And though Ryan loves people and his work in ministry, he also loves to hunt, fish, hike, float rivers, and backpack. And he enjoys working with his hands, whether fencing, irrigating, gardening, cutting firewood, building things, fixing things, or welding.After the Lord, Ryan’s wife, Andrea, is the love of his life. They have two adult children. Ryan and Andrea are thankful to spend much of their time together doing ministry, working side by side, and recreating.