Stephanie Ravdin

Stephanie Ravdin

Connections Deacon

TVC Responsibilities:
I help to recruit, onboard, develop, and shepherd Baptism Prep volunteers and leaders. Responsibilities include overseeing weekend volunteer coverage, ensuring healthy processes and effective follow-up post-baptism, stocking supplies, and creating a welcoming environment.

When and how did the Lord save you?
I grew up Catholic, attending church as an obligation and checking off all the boxes. I became disillusioned with the Catholic church and decided religion wasn’t for me. I believed in God, but felt that church was not the way to know Him. I fell into the depths of sin and brokenness, growing more anxious and empty. I had recently moved to Nashville and was desperate for meaningful friendships and reached out to a girl I’d met for coffee. Instead she invited me to a women’s Bible study she was starting! It was there that I finally felt like the Lord was telling me who He was—not my parents, the world, or my priest. He opened my eyes to grace and compassion in a whole new way. Within a few months of studying His Word, attending church, and growing in community, I decided to give my life to the Lord and was baptized.

When did you come to TVC and what brought you here?
In June 2021, I came to TVC with my roommate at the time. I was searching for a new church post-COVID, one that would challenge me to grow in my faith and with sound biblical teaching. I found that and so much more at TVC and have been here ever since!

If you had to give a TED Talk, what subject would you choose to speak on, and why?
I would probably choose to talk about holistic healing! I was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2023 and was told that medication or surgery was the only option for me for the rest of my life. I felt the Lord encourage me that that was not true and led me to understand how to steward my health better, in His design. I firmly believe He created the body to thrive and heal in the conditions He beautifully provided for us. I’ve seen miracles and people heal from things they were told they never would, so I love sharing about all I’ve learned in hopes that it encourages someone else!

If you were to have your childhood dream job, what would your job be?
Popstar

Favorite Hobby:
Baking