Our Mission

Think Well is committed to training Christian ambassadors to faithfully defend and live out the Christian worldview by responding to difficult challenges and engaging with the most pressing cultural conversations. In 2025, Think Well pursued its mission with activities that included:

• Trained an estimated 5,176 students and adults by giving 36 lectures at 24 events in California, Utah, Colorado, South Carolina, and West Virginia
• Produced 75 YouTube videos with over 82,000 views
• 51 short videos were published on Instagram and TikTok (3,148 combined followers)
• Created 31 podcasts
• 12,382 visitors to the website
• 637 email subscribers that receive training letters, prayer requests, and ministry updates

Where We’ve Served

Since 2019, Ryan has delivered more than 300 presentations at churches, schools, universities, conferences, camps, and ministry events. These speaking opportunities have reached an estimated 27,000 students and adults and have included partnerships with more than 65 organizations, many of which have invited Ryan back year after year.

• Schools & Universities
  • Biola University
  • University of Kentucky
  • Colorado State University
  • Hope International University
  • Finnish Lutheran Mission College
  • Southlands Christian Schools
  • United Christian Academy
  • Orange Lutheran High School
• Churches & Ministries
  • Mission Hills Church
  • Orange County Rescue Mission
  • Immanuel Church
  • Redemption Hill
  • Pacific Coast Church
  • Church Everyday
• Conferences & Events
  • MAVEN Conference
  • Christian Youth Summit
  • Anchored Bay Life Conference
  • Assemblies of God Youth Convention
  • [Un]Apologetic Evangelism
  • Ground Zero
• Camps & Training Programs
  • Summit Ministries
  • Hume Lake Christian Camps
  • Alpine
  • Winter Vision
  • Outward Apologetics
  • Helmsmen Institute

Our Board

Think Well is overseen by a board of directors:

• Glenn Pinson – Treasurer
• Jason Berrus
• Neal Hardin
• Ryan Pauly – President of Think Well

Financial Transparency

Think Well is committed to stewarding the resources that God has given us with wisdom and transparency. We do this by having our board of directors set the yearly budget, approve all major expenses and changes, and review monthly financial reports. Think Well has hired an independent CPA to oversee our finances and prepare our yearly taxes. Think Well’s latest 990 financial reports are available below.

Feedback

“Our youth needed to hear scripture being brought in with the subjects you were able to convey in the service. They get it from nowhere else unless, maybe, home. Culture is very strong in our youth’s lives. It’s easy for the culture to become what is important to you and change your thinking, especially with our youth. You were able to convey in a wise and compassionate way every subject you brought up!”

“The way he speaks is very understandable and relatable. He also cares so deeply about students and is willing to discuss anything and everything, and he isn’t afraid to talk about things that need to be talked about.”

“Really great conversation. No condescending argumentation. Just two different opinions on a subject called [belief]. Well done, Ryan!”

“He approached the issue of transgenderism with kindness and made me question why I believe I’m trans.”

“Well done Ryan! I found it worth the time invested. This is such an important cultural issue that we need to take seriously.  I appreciate the careful way you presented your research and the focus on how Christians should be equipped to lovingly respond.  I look forward to discussing this topic more with you in the future.  Keep up the good work.  I will continue to pray for your impactful ministry.”

“The consideration he has for the people in his audience really drew me to him. With whatever topic he was speaking about, he made sure to keep his audience in mind. He has so much compassion and care for the topics he covered. I and a friend spoke with him during a couple of lunches and every conversation was enlightening.”

“Thank you for this brief yet helpful explanation. I am searching for a much easier way to explain the Trinity and analogies that represent the Trinity since I am preparing to share this topic in our church.”

“His goal to fully understand the ideas he explores rather than making assumptions allows him to fully tackle effective ways to deal with issues, rather than just misrepresenting them and trying to portray them in a poor light.”

“Ryan Pauly explained gender and sexual identity so perfectly that it was jaw-dropping, and the way he teaches and explains information is so warming and doesn’t make you feel guilty or upset. I feel like that if more people in the Queer community heard his lecture on gender and gender identity, they would know they are loved by God and not hated and will be more open to learning about God and Christianity.”