John is:
a husband to Kristin / a Daddy to Evan and Davis / a lover of Jesus / pastor of The Hills • Nashville / a singer / a songwriter / a communicator / a minister / a consultant / a designer of sorts /
John loves:
Jesus / Kristin / Family / Good Coffee / Laughing / Music / Songwriting / Sushi / Golf / Macs / Pajamas / Fall / The South / All Things Beautiful…
John’s Bio
John Ragsdale is a speaker, singer and songwriter who is passionate about encouraging people to become who God created them to be, through the power of the Holy Spirit.
He has been in fulltime ministry for 25 years. John was the co-founder and the co-worship leader, with Randy Phillips of the internationally televised program “The Awakening”. He is also a frequent guest on the TBN and Daystar television networks. John has ministered with some of the most loved and respected ministries in the world, including: Bishop TD Jakes, Michael W. Smith, Darlene Zschech, Tommy Tenney, Israel Houghton, CeCe Winans, Max Lucado, The Katinas, Jason Upton, Chuck Pierce, Nicole C. Mullen, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Phillips Craig & Dean, Bishop Joseph Garlington, Cindy Jacobs, Lindell Cooley, Claudio Fredzion, Israel Houghton, Gary Oliver, Mike Hayes, Bill Wilson and many more. He has also been a featured artist on the hit TV show “Friday Night Lights”.
John has written many inspiring songs that have touched people’s lives and enhanced their worship experience. One of John’s songs, “Thirst For You”, was recorded, released and singled to radio by CeCe Winans on her Platinum selling recording “Throne Room”. This song has become a favorite of worshipers across the world. His songs have also been recorded by David & Nicole Binion, Mary Alessi, Karen Wheaton, and Lindell Cooley.
John lives in Nashville, TN with his wife, Kristin and their two sons, Evan and Davis.
Together, John and Kristin pastor THE HILLS • NASHVILLE – a community of Christ followers with a passion to plant a thriving, life-giving, spirit-led, multi-cultural, multi-site church in Nashville.
THE HILLS • NASHVILLE
Sundays @ 10pm
174 Rains Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
For more info visit thehillsnashville.com
The vision of John Ragsdale Ministries is to create venues where Heaven and earth converge.
Kristin Ragsdale
Kristin Ragsdale was born and raised in Lawton, OK. After graduating from Oklahoma University and becoming a Dr of Pharmacy, she met and married John Ragsdale. Together they set out to pursue God’s call on their lives. She has been in
full-time ministry since 1993, nine of those years as a part of the Pastoral Staff at PromiseLand Church in Austin, TX. During this time, she was the Director of Guest Relations, Assimilation and New Members. In 2003, God placed a desire in the Ragsdales’ hearts to launch a global, itinerant ministry. They now live in Nashville, TN with their two sons, Evan and Davis. Kristin has a burning desire to help people find their place in Christ. Combining her experience as a wife, mother, pastor, and medical professional, Kristin has the ability to minister on many levels. Kristin’s honest heart and passion for God’s presence will move you to know Jesus more than ever before.
