The Grace Pictures Team
Who We Are
Rev. Ryan Grace
writer, director & videographer
Rev. Ryan Grace has filmed social and cultural videos in seven countries across four continents while working with the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. He received a B.S.C. in telecommunications from Ohio University in 2002, then went on to earn his Master of Divinity at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio in 2006. In 2009, Rev. Grace was ordained as an elder in The United Methodist Church. He has served as a pastor for 15 years and currently leads a local United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Ryan enjoys dragging his five children on adventures near and far. When he's not traveling or making documentaries, Ryan likes to spend time hiking, kayaking, and photographing nature.
Mariellyn Grace
producer, editor & photographer
Mariellyn Grace met her husband, Rev. Ryan Grace, while the two worked together on a film project in Russia. With a B.A. in Communications & Journalism, Mariellyn works as the Mission & Communication Coordinator for Connectional Ministries with the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Mariellyn loves to travel and has visited 32 different countries, as well as the lower 48 U.S. states. She spent two years in Slovakia serving as a missionary journalist and will always consider Bratislava her second home. She is the mother of two young daughters and a stepmother to Ryan's three children. In her few moments of free time, she enjoys going for walks, hiking, baking, and learning how to cook new foods.
Our Kids
observers, taste-testers & comic relief
As often as possible, our kids accompany us on filming trips to discover new places, foods, and cultures, and to learn about important social issues such as race, immigration, and the environment. Our hope is that exposure to these unique settings will allow them to grow up with a greater appreciation and respect for people different from them.