Ben Espinoza
Benjamin Espinoza is a pastor, author, and organizational leader in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition who helps churches and mission-driven institutions move from complexity to clarity and sustainable growth. He serves as Lead Pastor of Riverstone Church in Western New York, where he leads a growing, intergenerational congregation with a focus on discipleship, outreach, and community engagement. With a Ph.D. in higher education and prior experience as a university vice president, Ben brings a unique blend of theological depth and executive leadership. Through his preaching, writing, and speaking, he equips leaders to build healthy organizations, form people deeply in their faith, and lead with clarity, conviction, and long-term vision.

“Good News About Self-Care is timely, full of wisdom, and full of deeply practical counsel. With honesty, biblical insight, and pastoral warmth, Benjamin Espinoza reminds us that caring for ourselves is not selfish but a way of honoring the God who created us in his image and enables us to love others well.”
Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church and author of Survival Guide for the Soul