Ryan Delamater – Part 1 of 4 – The Bike Ride That Sparked 100 Churches

In this episode, Ralph sits down with longtime friend Ryan Delamater, founder of OCNWTR. Ryan shares the remarkable story of how a cross-continental bike ride, a painful season of personal loss, and a growing awareness of the global water crisis led him to combine church planting with water projects.

From humble beginnings in San Clemente to launching churches across Latin America, Ryan recounts how God has used ordinary people, limited resources, and simple obedience to multiply more than 100 micro-churches around the world. Ralph and Ryan also reflect on lessons learned from Saddleback, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and why “excellence” in the Kingdom is more about faithfulness than perfection.

If you’ve ever wondered how God can take brokenness and turn it into a multiplying movement, this conversation will encourage you to step out in faith and watch Him provide.