Utah County
Holy Church
Our story
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19
Build the kingdom with us
Stay connected as God builds Holy Church. By joining our email updates, you’ll receive prayer needs, launch updates, and deeper video stories straight from our team. Whether you’re here in Utah or cheering us on from afar, this is the best way to walk with us as we plant.
Holy Church has not launched yet, but God is writing the story now. When you give, you’re not funding a building — you’re investing in people. Every dollar helps us gather, prepare, and launch a church that will point people to Jesus for generations to come. Thank you for being part of the beginning.
Meet Ryan & Bethany
Ryan and Bethany Straarup have been married for 11 years and have two kids, Aslan and Arlie. The Straarup’s have been in ministry for over 16 years with a background in church planting, small group ministry, evangelism, and outreach. Ryan and Bethany have both had the privilege of serving wonderful churches and in 2024 God made it very clear that Utah was to become their new home with their new mission. Their desire is to be faithful in leading people to Christ, and then equip them to actively follow Jesus.
In the Straarup’s free time you can find them exploring Utah’s beauty, and enjoying great coffee.
Let’s hang out!
If you’re in Utah, we’d love to hang out with you! Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch!
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Church leaders
One of the greatest joys of ministry is serving the wider Church. If your church needs a guest speaker, youth event preacher, or simply wants to give your pastor a break, I’d love to come alongside and serve. Every invitation not only strengthens your church but also supports our family as we prepare to launch Holy Church in Utah.
other videos
Maybe you’re a “details person”. We love a good story too! Grab a coffee and hear more of how the Lord put this church on our hearts. Feel free to subscribe to the channel as we will be posting videos regularly.