A New Job for Benny!!!

The last month + a week or so have been CRAZY for the Bennison family!  Towards the end of July, Benny sent his resume to Bridgwater College in Virginiafor a head coaching position.  To make a long story short, he was phoned a few days later to set up a phone interview, had the interview, went to campus on August 3rd and was offered the position!  This journey the Lord has taken us on through waiting for Him to provide a job has been something...sometimes very difficult, sometimes overwhelmed by the peace he provided during such an uncertain time.  But, I was most definitely ALWAYS humbled by the incredible leadership that my husband provided during this time.  Never once did I see him depressed, discouraged or passive.  He expectantly and hopefully awaited for the Lord to provide, never doubting for a moment that He could and WOULD provide for us.  I am so thankful to be led by such a wonderful man of God.  I love you, Benny! 

Here's the press release they wrote about Benny on the college's website!
Ryan Bennison begins his first season as head coach of the Bridgewater College men's soccer program
Bennison takes over the Eagles program after serving three years as the top assistant coach at Anderson University, a member of the Division III Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. While at Anderson, he helped lead the team into the upper half of the conference standings. The Ravens finished the 2009 season with a third-place finish in the conference standings. A year later, the team turned in one of the best seasons in Anderson history with a second-place finish in both the regular season and conference tournament. Bennison recruited the conference freshman of the year in 2009 and 2010.
Bennison adds head coaching experience at both the club and high school levels. He coached three years at Ruston (La.) High School winning a district title in 2008 and finishing with a three-year record of 30-9-2. He was named the District 2-5A Louisiana Coach of the Year in 2008. He also served as head coach of the Hoosier FC Club U-16 Boys Premier Team for two seasons. He is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and has earned the national diploma, goalkeeping certificate and professional development certificate.
Bennison also served three years as director of student ministries at Crossroads Church. While there he started a youth program at the church and CrossOver, an inner city outreach program.
As a player, Bennison played four years of collegiate soccer at Anderson University where he was a starter each season. He was named the Heartland Conference Player of the Year in 2000 and was a two-time all-conference first-team selection. He was team captain twice, helping lead the Ravens to their two best seasons in school history.
Bennison graduated from Anderson with a bachelor of science in family science. He graduated summa cum laude from John Brown University with a master's degree in ministry with an emphasis in leadership and higher education.