Ralph has served as the Lead Pastor @ EG-First since 1993.
He has been preaching and pastoring churches since 1982.
Education: Master of Divinity (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) -1982
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Religion of Music (Palm Beach Atlantic)
Interests and Hobbies: family, bass fishing, spending time with grandkids.
Fun Facts about Ralph: He plays several musical instruments and enjoys playing the clarinet in the church orchestra. He used to also be the church drummer!
Ralph's Family includes: Diane (wife), and 2 grown children (Mark and David)
Favorite Books: The Purpose Driven Church by Rick Warren
Out of the Salt Shaker and Into the World by Rebecca Manley Pippert
The Source of My Strength - Charles Stanley
The Holy Bible
Favorite Movies:The American President, Flywheel, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 ESV "Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known."
E-mail: rnygard@egfirst.org
Senior Pastor
