20 Awesome Christian Women to Follow on Social Media
Mel Johnson
Sometimes on social media, it’s easy to get weighed down by tragic news headlines, negative comments, and attitudes from other people, or even just the monotony of hearing the same voices over and over again. So, here’s a list of 20 Christian women to follow. They are filling social with encouragement, hope, and important perspectives on issues in the world. Their voices will likely lift your eyes to what really matters, make you think more biblically, and gently remind you that your perspective isn’t the only one.
Christian Women To Follow 1: Trillia Newbell
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Trillia Newbell’s joy, enthusiasm, and love for Christ is contagious. Besides being a speaker and author, she also serves as the Director of Community Outreach for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention. She is regularly called upon to speak and give input on various issues, and she does so with much wisdom and grace from above.
Trillia’s children’s book,
God’s Very Good Idea (2017), won the Children’s category in
The Gospel Coalition’s 2017 Book Awards, and was also listed in
Desiring God’s Top 17 Books of 2017.
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She is also the author of
Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God’s Good Gifts(2016), which won an Award of Merit in the CT Women category of
Christianity Today’s2018 Book Awards,
Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves (2015), and
United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity (2014).
Website:
https://www.trillianewbell.com/
Twitter:
https://www.twitter.com/trillianewbell
Christian Women To Follow 2: Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros
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Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros is a Tejana poet, writer, blogger, and book reviewer. She writes about a variety of issues and topics, primarily relating to “the gristle of family and faith.” Her poetry and other writings have appeared in dozens of publications, both online and in print.
Carolina loves cheering for and championing others, and is a lavish spreader of grace.
Website:
https://cisneroscafe.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/cisneroscafe/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/cisneroscafe/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/CisnerosCafe
Christian Women To Follow 3: Patrice Gopo
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Patrice Gopo is an essayist with a keen ability to depict societal issues and bridge cultural gaps through her writing. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including
The New York Times,
The Washington Post, and
Christianity Today.
The daughter of Jamaican immigrants, Patrice Gopo was born and raised in a predominantly white environment in Anchorage, Alaska. She draws from her experience to thoughtfully address topics relating to race, immigration, and belonging. Her first published essay collection will release in the summer of 2018.
Website:
https://www.patricegopo.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/patricegopowrites/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/patricegopo
Christian Women To Follow 4: Vivian Mabuni
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Vivian Mabuni is a dynamic Asian American speaker and author of
Warrior In Pink: A Story of Cancer, Community and the God Who Comforts (Discovery House Publishers, 2014). She has spoken at a number of events, including the If:Gathering in Austin, Texas, and various Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) gatherings.
She has a passion for teaching the Bible, and shares a vision with her husband to raise up and equip the next generation of godly leaders to positively influence the world with the gospel of Christ.
Website:
https://vivianmabuni.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/VivianMabuniWriter
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/vivmabuni
Christian Women To Follow 5: Erendira Ramirez-Ortega
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Erendira Ramirez-Ortega writes fiction, poetry, essays, interviews, and reviews. She and her husband founded
Burning Bush Press, where they seek “to honor the message and direction that we are called to live” and “to develop and sharpen those who desire to be spiritually grounded in biblical doctrine while encouraging and educating fellow believers in the faith.” Erendira’s personal writing has appeared in
The Washington Post,
Brain, Child Magazine, and several other publications.
Website:
https://erortega.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/erortegawriter/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sowntosprout/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BelovedEro
Christian Women To Follow 6: Kristie Anyabwile
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Kristie Anyabwile is passionate about teaching the Bible and discipling others. She serves the Lord in many capacities, including as a pastor’s wife, a speaker, a writer, and a mom to three. Kristie’s writing has appeared in a number of places, including
Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, and Revive Our Hearts.
Website:
https://iamconvinced.wordpress.com
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/kristieanyabwile/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/kanyabwile
Christian Women To Follow 7: Grace Cho
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Grace Cho is a gifted writer and managing editor for
The Mudroom and for
GraceTable as well as a contributor for
Inheritance Magazine and
A Moment to Breathe (a devotional from (in)courage). Her diligent and careful editing has often been praised and commended by the authors with whom she has worked. She also enjoys mentoring others and speaking.
Website:
https://gracepcho.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gracepcho/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/gracepcho
Christian Women To Follow 8: Jessica Galán
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Jessica Galán is a high school teacher, blogger, and member of the Redbud Writers Guild. She has written regularly for iBelieve.com among other publications, and has served as a writing facilitator for Lysa TerKeurst through COMPEL Training. Jessica calls herself an eternal optimist and strives to spread the peace, joy, and hope found in Christ.
Website:
https://www.jessicagalan.net
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/recasttoday/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MalleableHeart
Christian Women To Follow 9: Patricia Raybon
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Patricia Raybon is an award-winning author, essayist, and speaker. She has written six books, and her writing has appeared in publications including
The New York Times Magazine,
Newsweek,
USA Today,
USA Weekend,
Chicago Tribune,
Christianity Today, and
Today’s Christian Woman.
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Patricia says her mission is “to encourage believers whose faith needs fueling—including myself.” The tagline on her website summarizes her work: “Leading God’s people to LOVE.”
Website:
https://www.patriciaraybon.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaRaybonAuthor
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/patriciaraybon
Christian Women To Follow 10: Helen Lee
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Helen Lee is the author of
Missional Mom and director of marketing at InterVarsity Press. She is a popular speaker and enjoys speaking and writing on issues pertaining to faith and culture, parenting, missional living, and race and ethnicity. Helen’s writing has appeared in several publications, including
Christianity Today,
Leadership Journal, and a number of compilation books.
Website:
https://helenleeauthor.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/helenleebooks
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/HelenLeeBooks
Christian Women To Follow 11: Marlena Graves
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Marlena Graves is a speaker and author of
A Beautiful Disaster: Finding Hope in the Midst of Brokenness. She enjoys speaking to college students and churches about what it means to follow Jesus. Marlena is a member of The Redbud Writers Guild, and her writing has appeared in places like
Christianity Today’s Her.Meneutics blog and Our Daily Bread.
Website:
https://marlenagraves.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/MarlenaGraves
Christian Women To Follow 12: Ruth Chou Simons
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Ruth Chou Simons is an artist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, and mom of six boys. She owns and runs
Gracelaced, where she blogs and sells hand-painted artwork, including prints, notecards, journals, and more.
Her first book,
Gracelaced, released in 2017. Ruth has been interviewed on a variety of podcasts, including Front Porch with the Fitzes, At Home with Sally Clarkson and Friends, Inspired to Action, and God-Centered Mom. Her work has been featured on Ann Voskamp’s website and The Gospel Coalition, among other places.
Website:
https://gracelaced.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/gracelaced
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gracelaced/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/gracelaced
Christian Women To Follow 13: Morgan Harper Nichols
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The artistic gene runs strong in the Harper family. Sister of singer and songwriter Jamie Grace, Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, writer, and musician. She is generous with her art, regularly offering free original poetry on social to uplift and encourage people who share their stories with her.
In early December 2017, Morgan published 100 poem letters in a collection called
Storyteller. She also has a popular song by the same title.
Website:
https://morganharpernichols.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/morganharpernichols/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/morganhnichols
Christian Women To Follow 14: Bonnie Gray
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Bonnie Gray is the author of
Whispers of Rest and
Finding Spiritual Whitespace. She blogs at
Faith Barista, and her writing and been featured in
RELEVANT Magazine,
Christianity Today, and (in)courage. She is a sought after inspirational speaker and retreat leader, guiding her listeners to peace and rest in Christ.
Website:
https://thebonniegray.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheBonnieGray
Christian Women To Follow 15: Quantrilla Ard
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Quantrilla Ard is a wife, stay-at-home mom, writer, doctoral student, entrepreneur, and creative at heart. She enjoys encouraging women from all backgrounds and walks of life, reading, journaling, and music. Quantrilla also serves as a freelancer, offering writing, editing, reviewing, proofreading, and other services.
Website:
https://www.thephdmamma.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/thephdmamma/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/quannyboo/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/qyard08
Christian Women To Follow 16: Dolly Lee
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Dolly Lee is the author of
7 Days of Soul Care: A Guide to Letting God Do the Extraordinary with Your Ordinary. In her book, she writes about “how God transforms our brokenness when we connect with His love.” She blogs as a means of sharing God’s redemption and magnifying the His transforming love.
Website:
https://soulstops.com/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Soulstops/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dollymlee/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/SoulStops
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Christian Women To Follow 17: Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
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Natasha is the author of
Mentor for Life: Finding Purpose through Intentional Discipleship and founder of the nonprofit, Leadership LINKS, Inc. She is a highly regarded speaker, mentoring coach, and leadership consultant, with more than 15 years of experience in her field. Natasha is passionate about teaching the Bible, writing, education, and advocacy.
Website:
https://www.natashasrobinson.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/NatashaSistrunkRobinson
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nlsrobinson/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ASISTASJOURNEY
Christian Women To Follow 18: Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
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Dorcas Cheng-Tozun is a writer, editor, and speaker. Her book,
Start, Love, Repeat: How to Stay in Love with your Entrepreneur in a Crazy Start-Up World released in 2017. She is a columnist for Inc.com and a regular contributor to
Christianity Today. Her writing has appeared in
The Wall Street Journal,
The Entrepreneurial Leader, and many other publications. Dorcas is also a member of the Redbud Writers Guild.
Website:
https://www.chengtozun.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dorcasct
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/dorcas_ct
Christian Women To Follow 19: Alice William
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Alice William is a writer and blogger at Walking in the Word, where she shares her love for God’s Word and helps readers meditate on and memorize Scripture. She offers regular memory verse challenges and blog series related to the study of Scripture. Born and raised in India, Alice now lives in New England and works as a software/web developer.
Website:
https://www.walkinginword.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/walkinginword
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alicewilliam86/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/alicewilliam86/
Christian Women To Follow 20: Judy Wu Dominick
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Judy Wu Dominick is a writer, musician, wife, mother, mentor, and advocate. As the tagline on her website explains, she is dedicated to “helping Christians engage more effectively across racial/ethnic, cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and political divides. Judy’s “third culture kid” upbringing has equipped her to be an effective cross-cultural bridge builder.
Website:
https://lifereconsidered.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JudyWuDominick/
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/judydominick
About The Author
Kate Motaung is the author of
A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging (2018),
A Start-Up Guide for Online Christian Writers, and
Letters to Grief. She is the host of
Five Minute Friday, an online community that encourages and equips Christian writers. She also serves as Publishing Consultant at
Fistbump Media and is the owner of
Refine Services, a company that offers writing, editing, and digital marketing services. Kate blogs at
Heading Home and can be found on
Facebook,
Twitter, and
Instagram.
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