Ryan and Chelsea Garven

Hello from Ryan & Chelsea,


Thank you for taking the time to read and hear about how God is using us within Productive Lives, a non-profit ministry based in Kensington, PA, that equips people to serve and lead. Ryan grew up with the opportunity to serve both in Kensington and around the world. He has been gifted with leading service teams and teaching. Chelsea’s love for others and servant heart have been evident in community outreach and mission trips. After graduating from Cairn University, we have followed God’s path for us, which has now led us to working full-time with Productive Lives.


Our role as the communications team is to further God’s message through the ministry of Productive Lives. Chelsea’s background in human resources, business administration, and design allows her to step into an organizational role from within, as well as share the stories of those impacted by the work. Ryan’s focus is on partner relationships, working on financial support and connections. He will also bring awareness to Productive Lives as it continues to grow in and beyond the Philadelphia area by strengthening and expanding our community outreach and reaching existing and emerging leaders to serve.


As we help to share Jesus and His love with the people who need Him, we want to invite you to join us and help support the work that God is doing in any/all of these four ways:


  1. Prayer

Your prayers sustain us as we serve. Pray for wisdom, protection, and open doors to reach those who need hope most.

  1. Serve

Come serve alongside us in Kensington or on trips—handing out meals, working on homes, and building relationships with the community.

  1. Financial Support

Your financial support strengthens the mission of Productive Lives. Specifically, it allows us to dedicate ourselves full-time to communication, outreach, and systems that keep this ministry running strong. We are looking for one-time gifts and/or monthly support.

  1. Share


We are always looking for more people to understand what we do and join us on our mission. We ask that you share about Productive Lives and what we do with those close to you. We hope that through your connection, those close to you can join in the JOY of helping others.