Ryan Ford
Director
Rev. W. Ryan Ford is an alum of LA Tech and The Wesley. After completing his studies at Duke Divinity School, Ryan came back to his roots and is serving the students of Wesley as Director. Ryan is a prophet, with a passion for The Word of God, bow hunting, trout fishing, and wood working. He and his wife, Holly, have two children, Elias and Margot.
Philip Matherne
interim associate minister of evangelism
Returning to The Wesley after a year of directing youth ministry, Philip is excited to be the new Interim Associate Minister of Evangelism. Originally from French Settlement LA, he graduated from Louisiana Tech with a BS in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology. An alumnus of The Wesley Foundation, he served as a Missionary Intern from 2020-2022. He finds great joy in preparing and sharing the spiritual and physical meals that give God's people life, sumo wrestling, contemplation, and discovering the Holy Spirit in the stories of the lives of the people he meets.
Austin Shanley
Missionary intern
Austin Shanley is an LA Tech and Wesley alum from Bentonville, AR. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. He enjoys playing and writing music, mountain biking, playing table tennis, and watching sports. He has a deep passion for the Great Commission and a desire to see students' lives changed by the Word of God. We are grateful for his dedication to the Lord and look forward to his growth and leadership this year!
Camellia Bailey
Administrative assistant
Camellia Bailey is a LA Tech and Wesley alum from Shreveport, LA. She earned her BFA in Studio Art, after which she served two years as a Wesley Missionary Intern and a year as Associate Director. In addition to her role as Administrative Assistant, she is also a professional artist and co-owner of Sister Shop- an original art business she founded with her sister Chlese Henderson. Her favorite things to do include spending time with her husband Akin (another Wesley alum), hanging out with friends, making art, thrift shopping, and gardening. She is passionate about sharing the goodness of scripture and the love of God with others.
