Ryan Hite

Ryan HiteWhere did you grow up?
Macon, IL (a small town near Decatur)

Where did you go to school?
Greenville College

What do you do during the day?
I help run a financial firm affiliated with the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network.

What do you read?
I mostly read nonfiction books and a select few magazines. I read the newspaper when I’m at my in-laws.

What have you been listening to recently?
In the car: ESPN Radio or Mike Crawford and his Secret Siblings
When I cook: Dave Matthews or Norah Jones
House or Yard work: Country
Sports/Gym: Hard Rock

Biggest challenge?
Continuing to educate and develop myself personally, spiritually, and professionally.

Favorite Movie?
Gladiator

What are you passionate about now that you didn’t even consider a few years ago?
Simply put, the least of these.

What was your greatest childhood ambition?
Being in the NFL.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A world traveler.

Who is your greatest inspiration?
My family and friends.

What inspires you?
The fact that I’m going to be a Dad in April.

Favorite snack?
Muesli mixed with yogurt, or maybe a Reese’s Blizzard!

What do you love about Imago Dei?
I love the community of people who make up Imago Dei Church. I love the picture of all of us coming from different backgrounds and experiences and joining each other in commonality and purpose. I love that our church embraces some tradition, yet implements new ideas and ways of connecting people with Christ.

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