Aerial Ellis

Dr. Aerial Ellis

Dr. Aerial Ellis is a Christian author, strategist, and speaker known for helping believers merge ministry and marketplace with clarity, courage, and conviction. A seasoned entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience, she is a trusted voice for visionaries, pioneers, and cycle-breakers who feel the weight of purpose in their bones and are determined to walk out their faith in real time. Drawing from her background as a professor, communication scholar, and executive coach, Dr. Aerial writes with both spiritual depth and practical wisdom. She is the founder of Black Women Pray, a global prayer movement cultivating faith, spiritual formation, and community among women navigating leadership, calling, and cultural responsibility. She also reach millions of readers through her devotional plans for the YouVersion Bible app. Her vision is to equip believers to hear God clearly, pray boldly, and live aligned lives—integrating spiritual conviction with daily work, leadership, and decision-making. Her writing speaks to Christian women, leaders, professionals, and creatives around the world who are seeking to steward their influence faithfully while remaining rooted in prayer and obedience. Dr. Aerial’s voice is both prophetic and grounded, inviting readers beyond inspiration into disciplined discipleship and purpose-filled action across every sphere of life.