Meet Ryan Egli

BIO

Ryan is the husband of Allison and is the father of Jacob and Benjamin. The family lives in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. He enjoys sports, playing basketball, collecting vinyl and baseball cards, and exploring and learning about the neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

Ryan was installed as the lead pastor of City Line Church in October, 2023. He was raised in the cornfields of central Illinois. He graduated with degrees in Biblical Studies and Communications from Grace College and later a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary. In 2007 the Egli’s moved into the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia. He served as ministry director, pastor, and church planter with the Liberti Communion of Churches.

Ryan was ordained in Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) in 2015 and transferred to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) in 2025. He also served Renewal Presbyterian Church as the executive pastor from 2020 to 2023. He completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at Missio Seminary focusing on contextualizing urban ministry and theological education in 2022. Ryan also serves on the board of Equip Institute, a non-profit that exists to train pastors, church leaders, and missionaries.