Ryan Sturgis is the lead pastor of Hope Church of Springfield in Virginia. He is a biblical counselor and author devoted to the care of souls. With 15 years of counseling experience and 8 years of pastoral ministry, he has walked with countless individuals through anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, and the full range of mental and emotional struggles that mark the human experience.

He holds dual master's degrees in Pastoral Counseling and Global Studies from Liberty University and currently serves as Lead Pastor of Hope Church of Springfield, Virginia. Ryan is the founder of Biblical Solutions for Life, and is committed to providing resources for biblical soul care.

His books are written from the conviction that God's Word is not merely helpful for the hurting — it is sufficient. Ryan and his wife have been married for 18 years and together are raising five children in Northern Virginia.