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Wesley W. Ellis

Senior Pastor, First Congregational Church of Ramona, San Diego, California

Dr. Wesley W. Ellis is a theologian, pastor, and educator with a passion for spiritual formation and youth ministry. He is the Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church of Ramona (UCC), a Visiting Instructor at Luther Seminary (ELCA), and Managing Editor of Flourish: A Journal of Progressive Ministry. He is the author of Youth Beyond the Developmental Lens: Being Over Becoming and Abiding in Amen: Prayer in a Secular Age, and co-author of Delighted: What Teenagers are Teaching the Church About Joy. Wes holds a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from the University of Aberdeen and brings an ecumenical perspective shaped by 20 years in diverse ministry contexts.

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Stop Trying to Pray: Prayer as Resonance in a Secular Age

In this secular age, it’s hard to view prayer as a point of resonance with God, not as a discipline

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Leading Faith Formation for Children and Youth

Ministry Leadership

Instructor: Wesley W. Ellis
This on-demand course equips lay leaders with foundational mindsets for youth faith formation, connecting theology and practice to nurture meaningful, lasting faith.

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