Ed Young is the founding and senior pastor of Fellowship Church, a dynamic multi-campus church with a global reach. Known for his bold, creative, and uncompromising communication of biblical truth, Ed has built a ministry that challenges the status quo and connects with people right where they are. Whether speaking about faith, marriage, leadership, or the battles of everyday life, Ed’s teaching is always clear, relevant, and rooted in Scripture.
He is the New York Times bestselling author of books including Sexperiment,, Who are They?, The Table, The Marriage Mirror, and Outrageous, Contagious Joy. A Path Through Pain is one of his most recent and personal books yet. Written after the loss of his daughter LeeBeth, it offers a powerful message of hope and healing for anyone walking through grief or uncertainty. Ed unpacks how God doesn’t waste pain but uses it as a pathway to purpose.
Ed’s teaching has been featured on Fox News, CNN, The Dallas Morning News, and various national broadcasts As a frequently requested speaker, he has appeared on numerous national broadcasts and continues to speak to audiences of all kinds through conferences, leadership events, and Fellowship Church’s online and in-person services. His vivid illustrations, humor, and practical insights have made him one of the most compelling voices in the church today.
Alongside his wife, Lisa, Ed frequently speaks on marriage and family, drawing from decades of ministry and personal experience. Whether in a pulpit, on a podcast, or sitting across from a couple in crisis, Ed’s message is the same, God’s best is available to everyone, and His purpose is always worth the pursuit. At his core, Ed is a local church pastor committed to helping people grow in their walk with Christ and live out the calling God has placed on their lives.
Pain is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In this deeply personal and hope-filled message, Ed shares how God uses our deepest wounds to reveal our greatest purpose. This message meets people in their grief and walks them toward restoration.
Shame paralyzes, but grace sets us free. Ed teaches how to move from hiding to healing, using the powerful example of Moses to show how God redeems our past and restores our identity.
In a culture full of spiritual confusion and watered-down truth, Ed delivers this bold and timely message about knowing what you believe and why it matters. With clarity and conviction, he calls believers to reject cultural lies and embrace biblical theology with confidence.
We’re in a spiritual war, but God has already equipped us to win. In this energizing message, Ed breaks down the armor of God and calls believers to stand strong and walk confidently in the victory Christ has secured.