About Us
Steve & Carol Ryerson
Steve & Carol essentially began homeschooling with the birth of their first son, even though at that time they had never heard of homeschooling. They started more officially in 1983 when their eldest son began kindergarten. At that time homeschooling was still legally questionable in Ohio. They continued for the next 18 years until their younger son graduated in 2001.
A graduate of The Ohio State University in social studies and English education, Steve taught in both public and Christian schools. He was also a Christian school principal. After being in the field of education for 17 years, they moved to Findlay, Ohio where he pastored for 9 years. Steve and Carol relocated to western Kentucky in 2007.
Carol graduated from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio with a degree in music. With her training as a classical pianist, she teaches private piano lessons in their home.
Steve & Carol have been advising parents with the training of their children for 25 years. In more recent years they have followed God's leading to help apostolic homeschoolers understand and fulfill their God-given responsibilities in their homes. They published a home school newsletter for seven years, and also founded the Home School Festival which is still an annual event, now held in central Indiana. Steve and Carol were regular writers for Wisdom's Gate publications for ten years. They frequently counsel home school families, helping them in their God-given tasks.
The Ryersons have been teaching for many years on the topics of having a Biblical worldview and also Biblical Family life. They are now available to teach seminars through New Mind Ministry.
In early 2009 Steve developed lymphoma, which they decided to treat through natural means. The LORD healed in a wonderful way. Now past that phase of his life, both Steve & Carol are happy to share their experience with those who would like to treat cancer or other conditions through diet and other natural alternatives.
Steve and Carol have two fine adult sons, Tom and David, one delightful daughter-in-law, Julie (David's wife), and three absolutely precious grandchildren: Scott, 5, Nathan, 2, and Alexa, 1.
Steve and Carol enjoy walking and riding bicycles. Both are avid readers, especially Bible study and non-fiction that draw them closer to God. Carol also enjoys playing piano, writing, cooking, and sewing. Currently, anything that resembles spare time finds Steve working to fix up their home in the country.
Steve & Carol are the directors of the Apostolic Home School Network.
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