PTC Green Bay
In 2024, PTC expanded to Northeastern Wisconsin with the launch of Pastor-Theologian Collective Green Bay. Pastors Ryan Johnson, Jake Spielbauer, and Bill Van Kirk lead us in replicating the beneficial training and fellowship availiable at the Madison gatherings. Our mission is to increase access to theological resources and networking among like-minded pastors all the way from Northern Wisconsin down to the Fox Valley and Lakeshore areas. You can find information about PTC GB events on our upcoming gatherings page.
PTC Green Bay Team

Ryan
Ryan Johnson serves as the Executive Pastor of Life Bridge Christian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Though originally from Portland, Oregon, he has found home in Wisconsin for the last 10+ years.
Ryan finds great joy in activating others to their true callings, casting vision, and spiritual leadership. For fun, he loves trying high-quality coffee from roasters around the United States, taking road trips with his wife, and spending time with his children.

Jake
Jake Spielbauer serves as the Lead Pastor of Life Bridge Christian Church in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he has been on staff since 2009. He graduated from Marquette University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs: Third World Studies.
His passions include developing creative ways for Christians to live missional lives and spending time his wife, Shawna, and their five children.

Bill
Bill Van Kirk began serving at Spring Lake Church in 2010, where he is currently the Downtown Campus Pastor. He grew up in Northwest Indiana before moving to Rhinelander in Jr. High School. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in May, 2008.
He is passionate about the church and helping people come to know Jesus & grow as His disciples. Bill and his wife, Erica, live in Ashwaubenon with their three children. He enjoys technology, woodworking, coffee, and theology.