Western Carolina University
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RUF is a community of students learning how to love God, love people, and love Western Carolina University. Regardless of your beliefs or doubts, RUF is a safe place to EXPLORE Christianity and GROW in your understanding of who Jesus is and what it means to follow him. We welcome all, no matter where they are in the process, to be part of our campus ministry.
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Meet Our Team
Andrew Shank
Andrew grew up in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but ever since his family moved to Charlotte, NC right after his 13th birthday, he’s called North Carolina “home.” Andrew is a graduate of NC State, and after his college days, interned with RUF at Virginia Tech before returning to Charlotte to attend Reformed Theological Seminary. It was during these RTS days that he met, wooed, and wed his wife, Trish. After finishing seminary, Andrew spent three years as the Pastor of Discipleship at Hilton Head Presbyterian Church before moving to WCU in the summer of 2017.
Andrew and Trish have three daughters, Sophie, Maggie, and Emmaline, and together they enjoy the outdoors, board games, reading, music, making pizza together, and going on adventures.
Sydney Fort
Sydney is from Franklin, TN and graduated from the University of TN- Chattanooga with a degree in Marketing. Throughout all 4 years of college, RUF was incredibly impactful for her, as it was a place of deep, Christ-centered community and Gospel encouragement. She is so thrilled to be working for this ministry that has shaped and changed her life! Sydney loves spending time with her friends & family, baking anything sweet, live music, coffee, and sunny days. She cannot wait to get to know the wonderful students of WCU and see God at work!!
Brady Ryden
Brady was born in Texas and graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a degree in Construction Management. During college, Brady became involved in RUF as a freshman and played guitar for worship during his senior year. He loves the outdoors, movies, fitness. He enjoys talking about history, theology, music, and many other subjects. He is an Eagle Scout and a lover of all forms of nature and is looking forward to meeting the students of Western Carolina University!