Rev. Ron Hayes was born and raised in Iowa as was his wife and high school sweetheart, Julie. They attended Iowa State University together before beginning corporate careers that took them
all around the country.

Answering a Call to Ministry during a long and successful time in the corporate world came before retirement age. But Pastor Ron couldn’t deny God’s Call any longer and now serves in ministry with great joy. Starting with seminary studies at Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, OK, he then served as a Full Time Local Pastor as the Associate Pastor at Rogers FUMC (AR) for more than four years. He was recently appointed as Lead Pastor with us at FUMC Bella Vista.

Pastor Ron firmly believes that gifts and graces come in so many ways and in so many forms, new/old, and seen/unseen ways.  Anchored in tradition and in the tried-and-true efforts which can lead to new and additive ministries to receive, grow, and share the love of God.  Weaving an energized and well-grounded body of faith into a rich purple cloth to hold God’s light high each and every day is an honored task.

Focused on the Christian journey ahead, Pastor Ron also tries to find time with their two sons, the best daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Where the extended family doesn’t live in Arkansas, Ron fortunately also enjoys spending time fishing and might consider picking up golf again. After all, we are in Bella Vista.