Pastor · Bible teacher · author

A faith that doesn't just believe — it lives.

I'm Luann Riley. I ran from God as hard as I could, and my story didn't end there. Now I spend my days opening the Bible and telling anyone who'll listen what I'm learning — over coffee, in small groups, from the pulpit, and on the page.

Luann Riley, seated and smiling warmly in a cream blouse
New book
Growing Up: Faith Lessons from the Book of James — book cover
The new book · 7-week study

Growing Up
Faith Lessons from the Book of James

Across seven weeks, walk through one of the most practical books of the New Testament and discover that spiritual growth isn't about striving harder, but letting God's Word shape every part of your life. An invitation to a faith that doesn't just believe — it lives.

On the pulpit

Rebel. Runaway. Reject.

Luann speaks with the gentle authority of someone whose life went wrong until Jesus showed up. Her story reaches the ones who feel forgotten and worn out — calling them toward transparency, community, and hope.

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A thoughtful letter, now and then.

Notes on what I'm studying, where the next book is headed, and a little life along the way. No noise — just an occasional letter worth your inbox. Join and I'll send you a free two-week preview of Growing Up.

“Luann is a boy mom and a dog mom and even more a spiritual mom. She is a prophetic preacher and a compassionate teacher. She brings challenging wisdom wrapped in joyful encouragement. You will love her!”
JD Walt
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A little life, day to day.