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.
As one of the most creative communicators and innovators in America, Ed Young has spent decades pioneering fresh ways to engage audiences and build thriving organizations. In this keynote, he reveals the principles behind his creative process, how to think differently, communicate memorably, and lead innovation in any field. Audiences will discover how creativity isn’t just a gift for a few, but a skill every leader can harness to inspire, motivate, and multiply impact.
Great leadership begins at home. Drawing from decades of experience teaching on marriage and family, Ed Young shows how the principles that build healthy homes also build healthy organizations. Attendees will gain practical strategies for balancing work and life, cultivating trust, and fostering environments where people can thrive. This program delivers timeless truths for leaders, parents, and teams who want to build a legacy that lasts.
Life is full of battles, at work, at home, and within ourselves. The good news: we don’t face them empty-handed. Ed Young reveals how to face challenges with resilience and courage, drawing on timeless principles that apply to both personal life and leadership. Audiences will leave energized, united, and equipped to confront obstacles with strength and confidence.
Fear and shame hold countless people back from their true potential. Ed Young unpacks how to move beyond those barriers and embrace authentic freedom. With candor and clarity, he equips audiences to step into confidence, lead boldly in every area of life, and create environments where trust and growth flourish.
For anyone going through grief, loss, hurt, or trauma, A Path Through Pain guides readers through their first steps toward healing.
Ed and Lisa Young, pastors of Fellowship Church, know the kind of grief that no one should have to suffer—the death of a child. With deep vulnerability, they tell the story of their family's journey through sorrow and anger to hope and healing after the tragic and sudden loss of their daughter.
Having been through the worst, they began to realize how many others were dealing with similar hurt, doubts, and uncertainties and asking the same questions:
In A Path Through Pain, the Youngs will offer you a language and a voice to speak about your pain and a way to see that you don't walk this path alone. They'll walk you through concrete ways that daily acts of faith can restore your hope in the faithfulness and power of Jesus Christ.
God really does care for us, and in the darkest of places, his light still shines to show us a way through.