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Ryan Donley


Name: Ryan Donley

Classification: Sophomore

Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon

Major: Christian Ministries with Minors in Youth and World Domination

Home Church: Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene

Career Goal: Youth Pastor

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Beverage: Pepsi

Favorite Movie: Rush Hour 2

Favorite Music Type or Group(s): Rock, Alternative, Metal

Favorite TV Show: Saturday Night Live, Simpsons, The Office, Batman

Favorite Scripture: John 15:13

List any hobbies: Taekwando, guitar, movies, basketball, video games

How long have you been a Christian? Since I was very young, so about 16 years

Who is the most influential person in your life and why? There are a lot of important people in my life, but my parents are probably the most influential.  They have been excellent examples of how to live a Christian life and have taught me to love, to think, and too many other things to list.

What is your favorite thing about NNU and why? I love the community feeling and my professors.  It is as if I am constantly surrounded by family and I never doubt my professor's abilities.  They continue to teach me so much.

What is your most embarrassing moment? I embarass myself on a regular basis.  To choose one, freshman year I met a girl at school named Daryl.  The next time I saw her, I forgot her name.  So, I said to her, "I'm sorry, I forgot your name.  Do you remember mine?"  She said "It's Daryl!"  I thought she was calling me Darrell.  So, I said, "That's not even close, it's Ryan."  She looked me dead in the eye and said very slowly, "My name is Daryl."  I was so embarassed that I fell silent.  This is just one of many embarassing moments.

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