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Meet Ryan & Dr. Angie
Ryan Franklin is an executive coach, author, ordained minister, and founder of Christian Leader® Made Simple, where he helps Christian leaders develop the clarity, health, and confidence to lead with greater effectiveness and longevity.
Through coaching, teaching, and leadership development, Ryan equips pastors, ministry leaders, and organizations to create healthy rhythms, strengthen their leadership, build thriving teams, and develop practical systems that produce lasting Kingdom impact. His passion is helping leaders grow personally so they can lead others more effectively.
Ryan's leadership journey spans healthcare, local church ministry, coaching, and organizational leadership. Before entering full-time ministry in 2005, he served as a nursing director at George Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C., where he helped restructure and revitalize a struggling healthcare facility. He then spent 21 years in pastoral ministry at The Pentecostals of Alexandria, helping lead one of the nation's most influential Apostolic churches through leadership development, team building, discipleship, and organizational growth. These experiences shaped his passion for developing healthy leaders and building healthy organizations.
Today, Ryan serves as Vice President of Strategic Leadership and Operations for Pentecostal Resources Group (PRG), where he provides strategic leadership for leadership development initiatives and organizational operations that serve churches and leaders around the world.
Ryan holds a Professional Certification in Executive Coaching and Consultation from Concordia University, is a certified CDR 3-D Assessment Coach, and earned a Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (Pastoral Counseling) from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree and is the author of The Christian Leader Blueprint: A Step-by-Step Guide to Leadership Transformation.
Ryan and his wife, Angie, live in Missouri with their two children, Olivia and Neil. Whether coaching leaders, writing, speaking, or serving the Church, Ryan's mission remains the same: to help Christian leaders become healthier, more effective, and better equipped to fulfill their God-given calling.
Dr. Angie Franklin
Dr. Angie Franklin brings a wealth of experience and a passion for leadership to her role as a pastor's wife and Christian leader. With over 20 years of dedicated service, Angie has consistently demonstrated her commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Throughout her career, Angie has made significant contributions to the field of education. She has served as a principal in elementary schools for many years, where her strong leadership skills and innovative approach have fostered an environment of growth and success. In addition, Angie has shared her expertise as an Adjunct College Professor of Education at the collegiate level, imparting her knowledge and shaping the next generation of educators.
Angie's educational background is equally impressive. She holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration, a Masters of Arts in Teaching, and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Her dedication to professional growth is evident in her 30 plus certification in Educational Leadership and her MACTE Montessori Leader Certification. Angie's commitment to excellence has been recognized with prestigious awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2012 and Region 6 Leader of the Year by LACUE in 2017. Her outstanding leadership qualities were further acknowledged with her nominations for Principal of the Year in 2019 and 2022. In addition to her extensive qualifications, Angie possesses a wide range of certifications and skills that enhance her ability to make a meaningful impact. She is an Evaluator-certified professional, adept at assessing and improving educational practices. Angie is also a certified coach and mentor, specializing in TAP, CLASS, and CIS methodologies. Her passion for growth and development is evident through her certification as an Aspiring Leader and her achievement of the Leading with Better Instruction certification in 2020. Angie's expertise extends to financial management and team development, making her a well-rounded leader in various domains.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Angie is a devoted wife to Ryan Franklin, a pastor, and together they are raising two children, Olivia and Neil. She cherishes spending quality time with her family, creating lasting memories. With her exceptional experience, impressive credentials, and unwavering dedication, Dr. Angie Franklin continues to inspire and positively impact the lives of those around her.