Religion and Life Hour – Ashlee Eiland

Ashlee Eiland is a thought leader, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who exists to help humanity build bridges back to the truth of who God is and to one another in whole, healing relationships. She is the author of Human(Kind): How Reclaiming Human Worth and Embracing Radical Kindness Will Bring Us Back Together and Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations (2024). Eiland formerly served as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she was known for her powerful preaching and teaching ministry. She previously served as Director of Midweek Services at Willow Creek Community Church and has taught at churches and conferences across the country. Currently, she serves as Head of School at Living Stones Academy and previously served as VP of Partnerships at The Colossian Forum. Eiland holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California, an MA in Organizational Leadership from Judson University, and ministry certificates from both Moody Bible Institute and Fuller Seminary. A passionate advocate for elevating women in church leadership, Eiland lives in Grand Rapids with her husband Delwin (a worship pastor) and their three children, Brooklyn, Myles, and Journey.