Our Staff

Ryley Heppner | Pastor-Teacher

Email: ryley@firstbaptistchurchgf.net

Call or text: 778 969 0009

Ryley was born and raised in Grand Forks. He has been in full-time ministry for over a decade serving all across the continent as the executive director of a Bible Camp, the intern director of an action sports ministry and as an itinerant minister. His studies have been at Columbia Bible College, at Trinity Western University and at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Ryley is most passionate about preaching the Gospel and teaching God’s Word. He enjoys a little bit of skateboarding and fishing in between things.

Ryley is married to Nicole, and together they have 3 beautiful children and one big dog.

Nicole Heppner | Biblical Counsellor

Email: counselling@firstbaptistchurchgf.net

Call or text: 631-830-3555

Nicole grew up on Long Island NY and spent many years working for apologetics ministries in NY as well as serving on the mission field in Latin America. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from State University of New York, and a Master’s degree in Biblical Counselling from Master’s College. Nicole’s heart is to be a part of God’s restorative plan for His people.