He is married to his wife, Deanna.  They have one daughter, two cats and two dogs.
He earned his B.A. in English & religion at Heidelberg College in 1992, and his Master
of Divinity at Christian Theological Seminary in1996.
He was ordained into Christian ministry  in 1996 and in  2008 received ministerial
standing within the Evangelical Association of Reformed & Congregational Christian
Churches.
His  interests include camping, dartball, softball, bowling, painting, watching NHL
hockey, website design, listening to music and studying the portrayal of religious
themes in rock music.
Favorite praise songs: "Lord Reign In Me," "Live Out Loud," "Follow You," "How Great Is
Our God" and "Blessed Be Your Name."
Favorite secular songs: "Keep the Faith"and "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi
Favorite foods: chocolate ice cream, pizza, corn on the cob, fried shrimp at Cheddars,
McDonald's cheeseburgers and French fries and Deanna's home made chocolate chip
cookies!
Favorite TV shows of all time: "Dukes of Hazard" and "Houston Knights"
Favorite singers:  Bon Jovi, Creed, Broken Yoke, White Lion, Michael W. Smith,  
Paul Baloche and Chris Tomlin
Favorite hockey team: Columbus Blue Jackets
Favorite baseball team: Indianapolis Indians
Favorite basketball team: Indiana Pacers
Rev. Ron Shifley (Pastor Ron)
Favorite movies of all time: "Star Wars," "Lord of the Rings" and "Kingdom of Heaven"
Favorite current TV shows: "Numb3rs,"  "Moonlight" and "Legion of Super Heroes"
Pastor Ron is the founding pastor of Living Faith Christian Community.
Favorite football team: Indianapolis Colts
"Ron has a passion for those on the other
side of the stained glass."
- Rev. Gary Bowman, EA National Minister
                             June 19, 2008
Favorite hymns:  "Amazing Grace," "Holy, Holy, Holy," "He Lives," and "Here I Am, Lord."