Ryan Pazdur Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Publisher for the Zondervan Reflective imprint and study resources published under the Zondervan and Thomas Nelson imprints.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Responsible for the acquisition and macro-editing of books, primarily in the church life and ministry resource areas, as well as negotiating offers with authors, agents, and key publishing partners. I also help manage our publishing partnerships, oversee several series, and assist the publisher in leadership of meetings and strategic planning.

Responsible for acquiring new titles and authors in the area of church and ministry resources. I also work with authors to refine their manuscripts by macro editing the rough content of submitted manuscripts and giving feedback for revision.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Working as a freelance editor for Zondervan and Baker Books, I was responsible for the following:• Making acceptance and rejection recommendations to senior aquisitions editor• Giving theological and pastoral reviews for over thirty five manuscriptsAs a freelance editor, I was also responsible for content development and macro-editing for numerous books, including: • Development of visual aids for the Old Testament Challenge by John Ortberg• Content editing for Grasping God’s Word and Preaching God’s Word by Duvall and Hays• Editing the abridgment of Grasping God’s Word into lay edition, Journey into God’s Word.• Content and theological reviews for God Under Fire and Hell Under Fire• Content editing and re-structuring into chapter divisions for Holy Discontent by Bill Hybels• Content editing and theological review for Organic God by Margaret Feinberg• Pastoral review and content editing for No Perfect People Allowed by John Burke• Review and content edit for Worshiping Artist by Rory Noland• Content edit of the manuscript of Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders by Bill Donahue

Oversaw the outreach and congregational care ministries of Corinth Church. Was responsible for recruitment, training, and equipping of our missions and evangelism ministries, including leading short-term missions trips. Developed and implemented adult education programs and recruited and trained small group leaders for small group ministry. Gave oversight to our men's and women's ministries.

Thm, Systematic Theology, Summa Cum Laude

Mdiv, Pastoral Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Pastoral Ministry Specialization Nicholai Wiens Pastoral Award

Ba, English, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Religion Editor for "The Anchor"Hope College Presidential Scholar

Bs, Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Hope College Presidential Scholar