The Well Church

Current Series

Questions & Doubts Welcome

If thinking people do not have a safe place to acknowledge their questions and doubts, those unanswered questions can become a barrier in their spiritual lives.

Our mission at The Well is to create a community where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus inspired life. So we want to be a church where thinking people can be intellectually honest about their questions and doubts and come to a faith that is vital to them.

Forty-six of you submitted a question based on this prompt, "If you could ask God one question about faith, the Bible, or life, what would it be?"

Pastor Ryan organized your questions into a seven-week series starting this Sunday, in which he will give your questions that thoughtful treatment they deserve. Here is the series schedule:

SERIES SCHEDULE

January 4
What Is the Bible, and How Do I Interpret It?
January 11
Is There An Afterlife, and Who Experiences It?
January 18
Why is Faith Misused So Often for Evil Means?
January 25
How Can I Know My Purpose and Get Through Life’s Struggles?
February 1
Is Jesus the Only Way?
February 8
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
February 15
What Does the Bible Say About LGBTQ+ Rights and Abortion?

Join us for Questions and Doubts Welcome!

Upcoming Series

Stay Human Begins February 22

Our 2026 Lent series is entitled Stay Human.

This Lent, we invite you into Stay Human—a journey rooted in the conviction that following Jesus isn’t about escaping our humanity, but fully embracing it.

In a world that pushes us to perform, numb out, or power through, Jesus shows us another way. He weeps, gets tired, feels compassion, and confronts injustice with courage.

To follow Christ is to become more truly human—grounded, honest, and alive to God and one another.

Throughout the season, we’ll walk with Jesus through the Gospel of Mark, the most raw and down-to-earth of the four Gospels. Mark doesn’t polish Jesus into a distant superhero; he shows us a Savior who is present in the mess of real life—moved by suffering, frustrated by hard hearts, and deeply attentive to the people right in front of him.

To participate in the season of Lent:

Attend worship services during Lent
Watch for the Stay Human Lenten Daily Devotional here
Join a new Connect Group, Celebrate Recovery, WELLGBTQ+, or other Well group this Lent

Stay Human is an invitation to resist what dehumanizes us and rediscover what makes us whole. If you’re weary, overwhelmed, or longing for a faith that connects with real life, this Lent is for you.

Join us beginning February 22 for our 2026 Lent series Stay Human.

Special Guest Stan Mitchell March 8

The Well welcomes special guest Stan Mitchell live and in person Sunday, March 8.

Stan Mitchell serves as a Teaching Pastor at The Village in Atlanta, GA as well as Pastor Emeritus of GracePointe Church in Nashville, TN, having served as its Lead Pastor from 2003 through 2019.

In 2015, GracePointe made the move to the full affirmation and celebration of LGBTQ+ people. Prior to this he was the Teaching Pastor at Christ Church, also in Nashville, TN. He spends his vocational time now as a speaker, LGBTQ+ advocate, and consultant within the Progressive Christian movement.

Invite a friend to hear Stan Mitchell live and in person at The Well on March 8!

Welcome

Welcome to The Well.

If you're looking for a church where thinking, compassionate people can find a spiritual home and cultivate a Jesus-inspired life...

You are welcome here, and so are your questions and doubts.

You don't have to check your brain at the door, because if God created you with a brain, then it's okay to use it in church. The Bible and science are not enemies, and The Well is an open and affirming church, because we believe in interpreting the Bible wisely.

And, ultimately, following Jesus is about how you live and love. The Well is a place to express both your faith and your doubts, so you can grow to become your best self, and partner with God make a difference with your life.

An example of what we mean by that was captured in articles about The Well in the East Valley Tribune and the SanTan Sun News.

If that sounds like the kind of community you're interested in, we look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Ryan Gear
Lead Pastor