20 Awesome Christian Women to Follow on Social Media

Trillia Newbell

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.

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’s 2018 Book Awards, Fear and Faith: Finding the Peace Your Heart Craves (2015), and United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity (2014).

Website: http://www.trillianewbell.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/trillianewbell

Carolina Hinojosa-Cisneros

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: http://cisneroscafe.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cisneroscafe/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cisneroscafe/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CisnerosCafe

Patrice Gopo

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

Vivian Mabuni

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: http://vivianmabuni.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VivianMabuniWriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/vivmabuni

Erendira Ramirez-Ortega

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: http://erortega.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erortegawriter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sowntosprout/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BelovedEro

Kristie Anyabwile

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

Grace Cho

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: http://gracepcho.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracepcho/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracepcho

Jessica Galán

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: http://www.jessicagalan.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recasttoday/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MalleableHeart

Patricia Raybon

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.

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: http://www.patriciaraybon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaRaybonAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/patriciaraybon

Helen Lee

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: http://helenleeauthor.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helenleebooks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelenLeeBooks

Marlena Graves

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: http://marlenagraves.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarlenaGraves

Ruth Chou Simons

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

Morgan Harper Nichols

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 media 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: http://morganharpernichols.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morganharpernichols/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganharpernichols/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/morganhnichols

Bonnie Gray

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: http://thebonniegray.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBonnieGray

Quantrilla Ard

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

Dolly Lee

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: http://soulstops.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Soulstops/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollymlee/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoulStops

Natasha Sistrunk Robinson

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: http://www.natashasrobinson.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NatashaSistrunkRobinson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlsrobinson/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ASISTASJOURNEY

Dorcas Cheng-Tozun

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

Alice William

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: http://www.walkinginword.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walkinginword
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicewilliam86/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicewilliam86/

Judy Wu Dominick

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

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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.