Meet the Author

Lyle Wells, always a trusted advisor and chief encourager, ignites disciple-makers. Lyle’s kids, his wife, and the thousands of high-caliber leaders he’s invested in will tell you the same thing: you want Lyle in your corner! As a leading voice for high-impact Kingdom-builders, he is captivating a hundred audiences across the world every year. Whether he is preaching from Scripture or keynoting a conference, his tender pastoral care and leave-you-in-stiches humor come through on and off stage. Lyle has a disarming way of talking about the things no one wants to talk about. Lyle spent decades transforming athletic programs and serving as a leader in higher education. His passion on the basketball court and for his teams is matched only by his fervor for healthy ministry leaders who accelerate their Kingdom impact. 

Lyle’s ministry experience includes serving as a senior pastor, church planter, and an executive senior pastor at one of the largest churches in the nation. Lyle is the president of Integrus Leadership, a published author, and an in-demand speaker and preacher. A devoted husband and present father, Lyle has been married to Ronda for 32 years, and together they love creating spontaneous family fun with their two grown children, Michael and Jordie. Lyle’s a basketball enthusiast and enjoys a cold Dr. Pepper, a greasy burger, and sizzling fajitas.