Young Christian celebrities who show their faith in God

Selena Gomez is one of the young Christian celebrities who publicly show their faith in God.
Selena Gomez is one of the young Christian celebrities who publicly show her Christian faith. Image: Mike Hennessy|Wikimedia Commons

It is inspiring to learn that some young Christian celebrities publicly show their faith in God. 

These young Christian celebrities could be good leaders in faith for our Christian youth. Also, they open up about their faith and discuss how their spiritual path has influenced their careers.

Young Christian celebrities that teens can look up to

Each of these young Christian celebrities uniquely understands what it means to be religious. They turned to God for guidance in their careers, personal lives, or their families’ care.

Here’s a list of the famous Christian celebs that teens can admire for having faith in God:

Justin Bieber

  • Canadian singer
  • He publicly shows his Christian faith and shares the good news with the audience

Justin Bieber has been caught attending churches with his wife, Hailey Bieber. 

He also performed in Freedom Experience in July 2022, where he preached about Jesus and how He impacted his life.

Selena Gomez

  • American actress, singer, producer
  • She expressed her confidence with her relationship to God and her Christian Faith

Selena Gomez has never been shy about her Christian faith, and the public has often seen her attending Hillsong Church in Los Angeles. 

She had a purity ring at 13, according to her parents’ Catholic upbringing. Now a Pentecostal, Selena has maintained her Christian faith.

Nick Jonas

  • American singer, songwriter, actor
  • He speaks openly about his Christian beliefs

Nick and his brothers Kevin and Joe formed the immensely successful musical group the Jonas Brothers.

Nick proudly wears a purity ring. He emphasized the continued significance of his religious faith in his life. 

“The other things around it are not as important to me as my relationship with God,” the Washington Times quoted him saying.

Chance the Rapper

  • American rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer
  • He considers himself a Christian despite not making Christian music

Chance is quite vocal about his belief in God, among the many songs on his third mixtape, Coloring Book. 

It has heavy religious themes and begins with a choral version of Chris Tomlin’s “How Great is our God.”

Bella Ramsey

  • English actor
  • Her Christian faith helped her overcome her mental illness

Bella is famous for her role as Lady Lyanna Mormont in the Game of Thrones series. Ramsey, then age 14, announced to her fans on May 20, 2018, that she is a Christian.

She took to Twitter to disclose her “full immersion baptism.” 

The year Bella Ramsey went public with her battles with mental illness was also the year she was baptized. She said her Christian faith played a “huge part” in her successful recovery.

Serena Williams

  • Tennis player
  • She has adhered to her Christian faith since she was a child

Serena Williams was brought up in the Jehovah’s Witness faith and has maintained that affiliation. After her 2012 Wimbledon victory, Williams spoke about her faith. 

For her, the victory was well worth thanking Jehovah for granting her prayers.

David Henrie

  • American writer, actor, director
  • His Christian faith helped him to be a “selfless” filmmaker

The character of Big Brother on Wizards of Waverly Place made David Henrie a household name. 

According to Movie Guide, Henrie claims he had a radical transformational encounter with the Lord.

David said the filmmakers were a significant factor in his transformation. They awoke the sleeping goodness in the young boy’s heart and helped him discover the larger good. In addition, he claimed that they helped restore his faith and beliefs.

Alexa PenaVega

  • American actress, singer
  • She claims that faith is the most important thing in her life

The films SPY KIDS and SLEEPOVER pushed this kid actor into the spotlight. Recently, Alexa PenaVega discussed how her faith helped her cope with the pressures of Hollywood life. 

According to CBN, she wrote a book, “What If Love Is the Point?: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World.” In this book, she discusses her recovery from an eating condition and her divorce.

Anne Wilson

  • American Christian musician, songwriter
  • With the release of “My Jesus” in 2021, Wilson entered the music industry through Capitol Christian Music Group

Wilson, from central Kentucky, reveals her deep devotion to Jesus in the song “My Jesus.” Wilson said her brother, who died in a car crash, inspired the song.

Following that, the song extends a hand to those who are suffering.

Letitia Wright

  • Guyanese-British actress
  • She’s publicly announced her Christian faith ever since she started her career

Letitia Wright, star of Marvel’s Black Panther, has made no secret of her Christian religion since she first came to Hollywood. 

In her acceptance speech for the 2019 Rising Star BAFTA, she announced that she is a child of God. In addition, she also said that she could not stand before the audience without first praising God. 

The outspoken Christian actress concluded her statement by giving thanks to God once more. She urged others to keep their faith when times become challenging. 

Our fascination with celebrities’ personal life usually revolves around their romantic relationships or any unplanned pregnancies. However, learning about their core values can be fascinating and enlightening. 

Your Next Shoes stated many of today’s most prominent young Christian celebrities prefer to keep their faith private. Others, however, have no problem proclaiming their faith in public. 

Some of them use their fame to promote their religious beliefs. Others use their career to convey a message about their morals and ethics.

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My faith in the Christian Church has been an integral part of who I am. From a young age, I was taught the significance of the sacraments, the beauty of prayer, and the guiding principles of love and compassion. Through the years, my faith matured, and I sought deeper connections with my beliefs. With Crossmap, it has reinforced my devotion to the Christian faith and allowed me to play a small role in spreading the love and teachings of Christ in the digital age.

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