After Amen

Few things slow us down, and crack us open like poetry; done well, it can soften the heart, attune the spirit, arrest us with beauty, and carry us through a literary portal into union with God. One minute we’re reading, the next we’re caught up in the love of the Trinity and the beautiful mystery of life. My friend Tyler Staton has given a rare gift - a collection of writings that intentionally blurs the line between poetry and prayer. As Tyler explains, the Western Church gave up poetry for music, to mixed effect. All of us who are finding our way backward through the treasure trove of Christian history will find in this book much joy. * John Mark Comer, Founder & Teacher, Practicing the Way *
I read this book with an overwhelming sense of relief. It’s an exquisite offering - lyrical, contemplative, playful and wise, from one of the most thoughtful, prayerful and poetic souls I know. * Pete Greig *
It would be remiss to categorise Tyler’s brilliant book as another text to simply read when it is so much more. It’s a journey to travel, it’s a flavour to be savoured, it’s an exploration into heart and soul. The format of After Amen allows the reader to participate, to explore and then apply. It combines deep theology with thoughtful reflection, poetic expression and then meaningful action. Ultimately it drawers those willing to take the time into the presence of God. I loved it. * Rachel Hughes, Co-Senior Pastor of Gas Street Church & Co-Founder of The Orchard Women *
In After Amen Tyler Staton weaves biblical insight, prophetic inspiration and poetry in this stunning exploration of poetry and prayer. This fifty-day guide is both accessible and deep, awakening us step by step to a deeper, healthier and more attentive spiritual life. * Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, Founder, Advocate Collective *
After Amen is a beautiful, disarming invitation into the kind of prayer that refuses to stay confined to a moment and instead reshapes a life. With poetic depth and pastoral honesty, he guides us to see the sacred hidden in the ordinary-the front porch moments where God meets us in our interruptions, frustrations, and small awakenings. This is not a book to rush through; it’s a companion for those longing to see like Jesus and live with that vision in everyday life. * Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of The Narrow Path *
Tyler Staton writes like a poet and prays like a man who knows God. In After Amen, he gently leads us into the hidden beauty of both the small and sacred moments, guiding us past words and into real communion. This book doesn’t just teach you to pray; it ushers you into the room where God is already waiting. * Jennie Allen, author, founder and visionary of IF:Gathering + Gather *

Tyler Staton is the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife Kirsten, and their sons Hank, Simon, and Amos. He is passionate about living prayerfully and relationally. Tyler is the author of three additional books: The Familiar Stranger, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, and Searching for Enough.

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