Ron Sweet

Ron Sweet is the founder of Extra Mile Chaplains, a ministry devoted to walking alongside people wanting to go the extra mile in life. Whether you are a coach, athlete, or first responder, Ron wants to help you move toward a more fulfilling and impactful life. Prior to starting Extra Mile Men, Ron spent over 30 years in pastoral ministry, having worked in various roles at churches in Missouri, Florida, Virginia, and Illinois. Ron has been married to his beautiful wife Michele since 1998 and they have three college age/young adult children. When not pouring into the lives of people, Ron enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dog Roxie, watching sports, and going to classic rock concerts.


Snapshot of Ministry

  • Extra Mile Chaplains exists to walk alongside men wanting to go the extra mile in life by offering spiritual direction, pastoral care, and relational mentoring.

  • Our goal is to help men move toward a more fulfilling and impactful life. A big part of what we do is working with Fire and Police Departments to provide a chaplain for their men.