Leadership

OUR LEADERSHIP

Ryan McAdams serves as the Lead Pastor of Living Waters Church. He and his wife, Jade, have been in ministry together for more than 28 years. They share a deep passion for Jesus and a heart to lead people into a genuine encounter with God and to see lives transformed by His love, grace, and Spirit. Ryan and Jade are blessed with four children: John Mark (married to Jael), Zachary, Adrianna, and Kayla.

Biblical Principles of Leadership

At Living Waters Church, our leaders are here to serve, not to be served. With humble hearts and a love for God’s family, we seek to guide, encourage, and equip others so together we can grow in Christ and see His Kingdom advance. Here is summary of key biblical leadership principles we follow:

Biblical leadership is rooted in servanthood

Jesus taught that true greatness comes through serving others (Mark 10:43–45). Leaders are called to shepherd God’s people with humility, love, and integrity (1 Peter 5:2–3).

Character matters

Godly leaders are to live above reproach, exercising self-control, hospitality, and faithfulness while holding firmly to the truth of God’s Word (1 Timothy 3:1–2; Titus 1:7–9).

Leadership carries responsibility.

Those who lead must give account to God for how they care for His people, watching over them with joy and not as a burden (Hebrews 13:17).

Wise leadership seeks counsel.

Godly leaders don’t lead alone but walk in humility and accountability, inviting wisdom from others, for “in the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14). While we wait on God to raise up mature local elders, we have set up a trans local leadership board for counsel and accountability.