Ryan Taylor
Germany | 43152
My Story
Since growing up on the mission field as the son of GEM missionaries, I have always had a passion for story. From the endless depth of God's ultimate story, to the heart-rending beauty of a well made film, the power of stories to capture and envision us has never ceased to entrance me.
Out of a felt calling from a young age, I have spent my life in pursuit of the craft of storytelling, seeking for opportunities to serve God through the mediums of writing, photography and film. Now, led by the masterful hands of the great storyteller, I find myself back on the mission field, using my gifts and passions alongside the team at GemStone Media (a ministry of GEM) to craft media tools for ministries and missionaries the world over, whilst also regularly partnering with ministries such as GEM-K and Black Forest Academy to help disciple and mentor other young MK's along the way.
Where I Work
Kandern, Germany is a veritable hub of the missions world. A small town nestled in the Black Forest, it has housed outposts of various mission agencies for decades, all surrounding the local international Christian school, Black Forest Academy (BFA).
Myself and the team at GemStone Media work in custom built offices within GEM's building in the center of town. From here, we are able to stage our ongoing development and production work that can take us all over the globe, filming, photographing and editing however each video project may require.
Kandern also provides ample opportunity to serve the next generation of field workers through volunteering with and supporting the staff and students at BFA.