Vep Ellis

Church of God (Cleveland, TN) pastor and evangelist. Published songwriter.

The ministry of Vep Ellis spanned more than fifty years of pastoring, writing, arranging, publishing, recording, performing, and preaching in the Church of God.

He was born on March 11, 1917, in Oneonta, Alabama and went to heaven on April 30, 1988, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71. His music has touched thousands throughout the years and around the world. There are over 500 songs to his credit: gospel songs, hymns, convention songs, spiritual choruses, and even a few love songs. He recorded 200 of his gospel songs. In the 1960’s, Ellis served as crusade soloist for the Oral Roberts Ministries. His music has been featured in Gaither Homecoming Video series honoring his ministry as a song writer.

Son: Vep Ellis Jr.
Cousin: Leon H. Ellis