Will Vaus

Will Vaus is an author, speaker, and scholar whose work focuses on making the thought and legacy of C.S. Lewis accessible to audiences worldwide. Vaus holds a Bachelor of Arts in drama from the University of California at San Diego and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. He has served in ministry as an evangelist, pastor, and president of Will Vaus Ministries, communicating ideas of faith and literature to diverse audiences.

Vaus is the author of several works centered on C.S. Lewis, including "Mere Theology: A Guide to the Thought of C.S. Lewis," "The Hidden Story of Narnia: A Book-by-Book Guide to C.S. Lewis' Spiritual Themes," "The Professor of Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story," "Speaking of Jack: A C.S. Lewis Discussion Guide," and the multi-volume series "C.S. Lewis' Top Ten: Influential Books and Authors." His scholarship incorporates primary research, including archival work at the Marion E. Wade Center in Wheaton, Illinois, and interviews with individuals who personally knew Lewis. "Mere Theology" features a foreword by Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis's stepson.

In addition to his work on Lewis, Vaus has written biographies and personal accounts such as "Sheldon Vanauken: The Man Who Received 'A Severe Mercy'" and "My Father Was a Gangster: The Jim Vaus Story." These works draw on historical research and interviews to explore themes of faith, literature, and personal transformation.

Vaus is recognized as an Inklings scholar and is listed among prominent Lewis experts by the New York C.S. Lewis Society. His engagement with the Lewis scholarly community includes contributions to the C.S. Lewis Chronicle and interviews with theologians such as Dr. Alister McGrath at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. Through his writing, speaking, and research, Vaus contributes to the fields of literary scholarship, Christian theology, and biography.