Every month, I’m honored to spotlight incredible individuals who are living out their faith with boldness, purpose, and impact through Must-Follow Minorities: Amplifying Voices, Empowering Change. These aren’t just people to admire from a distance—they’re leaders, bridge-builders, and visionaries shaping culture and transforming lives for the glory of God.
As we step into April—a month often associated with fresh starts and renewal—I’m reminded of how much new life springs forth when we amplify voices that have too often been overlooked. The Christian minorities featured this month embody that spirit. Their work challenges, uplifts, and breathes fresh perspective into the spaces they serve. From ministry to media, advocacy to artistry, they are showing us what it means to lead with both conviction and compassion.
Elevating minority voices is essential. These aren’t just profiles. These are people you’ll want to follow, learn from, and support as they walk out their God-given callings. Let’s celebrate them. Let’s share their work. Let’s be… Share on XWithout further ado, here are April’s must-follow Christian minorities who are making a Kingdom impact in powerful, creative, and faithful ways:
Courtnaye Richard
Courtnaye Richard is the founder of Inside Out with Courtnaye, a ministry that helps thousands of women around the world grow in Christ, character, and calling, as we await the return of Jesus. She is an author, speaker, podcast and talk show host of Inside Out with Courtnaye, as well as a YouVersion Bible App partner, and contributing writer for Christianity.com. She is also the founder of the faith-based marketing and mentorship agency, Inside Out Media Group, LLC, where she’s worked with platforms such as PBS, CBN, TCT Networks, and Yahoo.
I’m here to help women grow from the inside out—in Christ, in character, and in calling.
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Cari Fund
Cari Fund is the host of Surviving Roots, a podcast dedicated to bold self-growth, healing, and empowerment. With a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from NYU and decades of experience building brands in the beauty industry, she combines science, intuition, and personal storytelling to inspire transformation. Cari’s essays have been featured in Mother.ly, and she is currently writing a book she believes she was born to write. As a mom of two, she is fiercely committed to living with purpose, authenticity, and empowering others to do the same—embracing their true power and rewriting their own stories.
True healing begins when we rewrite our stories with honesty, purpose, and unapologetic power.
Kimberly Thomas
A former fat kid, ugly duckling and late bloomer, Kimberly Thomas is a small-town southern girl with big God dreams! By day, she is a 4am workout regular, corporate event specialist, and a trendsetting advocate for learning to wear worth well. And, by night, she is an aspiring author, guacamole snob, and high functioning shoe addic…er, um, enthusiast who believes Cinderella shouldn’t be the only one whose life changed because of a pair of shoes!
Your worth isn’t something to find—it’s something to wear, boldly and beautifully.
Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn
Heidy de la Cruz
Heidy De La Cruz is a podcaster, podcast producer, and writer. She hosts the weekly personal development newsletter, Into My Thoughts, on Substack. Where she shares life experiences with life lessons, book reviews, and opinion pieces. Heidy is the host of the award-winning podcast The American Dream in The Eyes of Immigrants. Where immigrants share their journey of coming to the United States. She also coaches business owners who wish to launch their podcasts with her six-week coaching program. In her free time, Heidy enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and making memories with her family.
Every immigrant story carries a dream, a lesson, and a legacy worth sharing.
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Substack | Podcast
These remarkable individuals reflect just a glimpse of the brilliance, strength, and Spirit-led leadership found within minority communities. Their presence, purpose, and platforms are helping to reshape narratives, rebuild systems, and remind the world that the Kingdom of God is beautifully diverse.
As we continue to celebrate the power of representation, let’s not just follow these voices—let’s learn from them, support them, and lift them higher. Their stories are more than inspiration—they’re invitations to deeper… Share on XCome back next month as we continue amplifying bold, faith-filled voices through Must-Follow Minorities. Together, we’re not just highlighting change-makers—we’re helping build a more just and unified Body of Christ.
