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Ava Pennington

Author & speaker

Ava Pennington

Author & speaker · Member since 2012

Ava Pennington is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher. She is also a freelance editor and certified coach for nonfiction writers and speakers. She uses her writing and speaking to encourage others in applying truth to deepen faith. Ava’s most recent release is Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ. Her articles have appeared in numerous magazines, as well as blogs such as the Revive Our Hearts True Woman. She has also contributed to 40+ anthologies, including 32 Chicken Soup for the Soul books. When she's not writing, Ava teaches a weekly Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) class and is also an inspirational speaker for church groups, community organizations, and writers' conferences. Connect with Ava on Facebook and Twitter, as well as on her website at www.AvaPennington.com. While you’re there, subscribe to her weekly inspirational blog posts!

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Golden Scroll Award

  • 2026 Christian Living Book of the Year · 3rd — Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ (Kregel)
Golden Scroll winners through the years