Wes Ellis (he/him)

A Lenten Reflection I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the ...

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I’ve been losing sleep over the state of our common life. We are spiritually and socially unwell—dug in, divided, and unable to see beyond political identities and ideologies. I struggle to imagine our way forward. More and more, my prayer is not for solutions, but for deliverance.

Algún día espero que mis hijos puedan vivir en un mundo donde las personas no sean juzgadas por el color de su piel, el idioma que hablan o su país de origen. Jesús ama a todas las personas.

"O Most High and glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, certain hope, perfect love, and deep humility. O Lord, give me sense and discernment to carry out your true and holy will."
-St. Francis's Youthful Prayer before the Crucifix of San Damiano

Radical Sacred Podcast Episode I was really pleased to join Jenny Misslin and Phillip Dieke on their podcast Radical Sacred for Episode 18 of Season 3 . We had a genuin...

I went on the Radical Sacred Podcast. Have a listen share.google/ZIY22AG0qaMN...

"For Renee Nicole Good Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026." "They say she is no more,  That there her absence roars,  Blood-blown like a rose.  Iced wheels flinched & froze.   Now, bare riot of candl...

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YouTube video by Ask A Pastor Pronouns?

On pronouns...

The Thrice-Holy God: A Review of Katherine Sonderegger's Second Volume Perhaps the most enigmatic inquiry of any Christian theology is that of the Trinity. This enigma has lead to so many struggles and fears, so...

"Sonderegger is intent on affirming the eventfulness of God without suggesting a kind of supersessionist novelty in the incarnation"
Read my review of Katherine Sonderegger's important second volume of her Systematic Theology. #Books

I Wake Up Angry Like so many others in America today, I’ve been waking up angry most mornings lately. That’s not healthy, and I don’t want it. But I don’t t...

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YouTube video by Ask A Pastor Why are there so many denominations?

Why are there so many different denominations?
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A Review of *Nobody's Perfect* Nobody’s Perfect: Redefining Sin and Mistakes in Adolescent Christian Education is a gift to the field of youth ministry. Thoughtful, caref...

*Nobody’s Perfect: Redefining Sin and Mistakes in Adolescent Christian Education* is a gift to the field of youth ministry. Thoughtful, careful, and deeply practical, this book is essential reading for anyone who works with young people in the church.

Prayer After Deconstruction: Letting Go of the Cosmic Vending Machine | Unbelief If prayer has ever felt like a spiritual performance review, this episode is for you. Jeremy talks with Wes Ellis, author of Abide in Amen, about why prayer gets weaponized into guilt, why “spiritual ...

I got to join Jeremy Steele, the skeptic Pastor, to talk about my book, Abiding in Amen. Check out the episode:

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YouTube video by Wesley Ellis What is Practical Theology?

What is Practical Theology?

The Best Books I Read in 2025 In 2025, I made it my goal to read 100 books and I am proud to say that I was able to read 103.  As I do almost every year, I wanted to put ...

Here are the best books I read in 2025. #books #theology

The Colors of Waiting: Rethinking the Colors of Christmas Walk into almost any store in December (or even November), and you’re greeted by an unmistakable palette: red and green everywhere. There’s ...

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Why the KJV is Inaccurate and Q&A YouTube video by Skeptic Pastor

Had a really fun conversation with Jeremy Steele about Abiding in Amen on his podcast. Have a listen. Hope you enjoy it!
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Introducing Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry After much anticipation and hard work, I am thrilled to finally introduce Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry —a new print and digit...

Whether you’re a ministry leader, a scholar, a volunteer, a curious layperson, or simply someone passionate about young people and the future of the church, *Flourish* is created with you in mind.

Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry A digital companion to the print journal featuring progressive theological reflection, youth ministry insights, and faith-based advocacy.

I'm really grateful for Kenda Creasy Dean's charitable review of *Abiding in Amen*

Book Launch Party for Abiding in Amen: Prayer in a Secular Age Join us on Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church of Escondido (UCC) as we celebrate the launch of my new b...

We're having a launch party tomorrow for Abiding in Amen.
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PYM Conference 2025 — Progressive Youth Ministry Purchase participant tickets or exhibitor space for the 2025 Progressive Youth Ministry Conference, September 18-20, 2025

I'm excited to be at the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference later this week!
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Looking for a pastor's sermon writing retreat in Southern California?

Younger generations crave connection that starts with listening. Join Faithful Futures author Dr. Josh Packard, applied theologian Wesley Ellis, and a panel of young people and youth workers for the F... Join us for a dynamic Faithful Futures conversation with author and sociologist Dr. Josh Packard, applied theologian Wesley Ellis, and a panel of young people and youth workers. Together, we will expl...

Register for this webinar. It should be fun. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Book Release Day!! Today's an exciting day! My new book, Abiding in Amen , is out today, which means you can go give it a review on Amazon or wherever. I wrote...

It's book release day!!! www.wesleywellis.com/2025/10/book...
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Book Review: *Armageddon: What the Bible Really Says about the End* by Bart D. Ehrman Bart D. Ehrman has a knack for writing books that spark conversation well beyond the guild of biblical scholars, and Armageddon: What the Bi...

Ehrman’s historical chapters are worth the price of admission alone, and his sharp writing ensures that the book will find a wide audience. But for those seeking help in actually interpreting the message of Revelation, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

Me and dozens of other people decided to check out a Twins Game at Target Field today 😄 #SellTheTeam

"It is no exaggeration to say that our humanity is at stake in preserving our ability to feel" -Hanna Reichel

My new book, Abiding in Amen, will be released on October 14, 2025. It's available now for pre-order from Fortress Press www.fortresspress.com/store/produc... @FortressPress

No matter how evil our enemy may be, wishing their death or fighting them with their own weapons is un-Christian. Pray for them. Hope for their healing. Fight for their flourishing. Pray for their peace. Take up the cross and not the sword. #Jesus

About to see Jaws in 4Dx!