RYFO is a ministry to musicians of all backgrounds, beliefs and genres of music.

We exist to eliminate the cultural divide between the Church and musician community by building bridges of service and relationship.

We envision a global Gospel movement of hope that transforms musicians’ lives and influences the lives of the fans who follow them. We believe this movement will spread through an awakening of faith, identity and purpose among musicians.

RYFO is a ministry to musicians of all backgrounds, beliefs and genres of music.

We exist to eliminate the cultural divide between the Church and musician community by building bridges of service and relationship.

WHAT WE DO

Serving Practical Needs

Since 2009 our growing network of Christian host families has provided Radical Hospitality to thousands of touring musicians. Artists that are weary from weeks or months on the road are finding spaces where they don’t have to perform or impress, but rather they are able to safely rest and simply be.

Developing Trusted Relationships

In September 2016, we launched our first Artist Chaplain team in Phoenix, AZ to provide Soul Care and Discipleship to local and touring musicians. As this program expands to other cities around the world, a growing number of musicians will be invited into reflective spaces to wrestle with questions about faith, identity and purpose.

Forming Strategic Partnerships

Some of the musicians we work with are seeking to further their missional calling. We individually resource and equip these artists in order to sustain and multiply the Gospel impact of their cultural influence.

MEET THE STAFF

Stacy Knapp Director of Spiritual Formation
Partner with Stacy
David Hamilton Executive Director
Partner with David

HISTORY

Timeline

2009

Launch “On the Road” Ministry

2014

Join Novo

2016

Launch “At Home” Ministry

2020

RYFO Network on Workplace

RYFO & NOVO

RYFO is a ministry of Novo, a global non-profit agency for creative missionaries sent to multiply movements of the gospel and mobilize the church for mission around the world. Learn more about NOVO.