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Hope Turner

Writing Portfolio

Theology that’s readable. Justice work that’s grounded. Content that actually converts.

I’ve written across a lot of worlds — seminary-level biblical scholarship, nonprofit advocacy, military family support, SEO content, and personal essay. The thread running through all of it: honest writing that serves real people.

M.A. Biblical Studies · Dallas Theological Seminary · 10+ Years in Ministry · Published Author · Top Rated Plus on Upwork · Cornell Marketing Strategy Certificate · Google Analytics Certified

By the Numbers


1,000+

Articles Written

5

Books Published

10+

Forbes Articles Ghostwritten

$80K+

Raised via Storytelling

150+

SEO Clients Served

Category 01

Faith & Theology


Seminary-trained, pastoral in tone, written for people who are wrestling — not just nodding. This is the writing I care most about and have the deepest body of work in.

Grace in the Margins

Racism Isn’t Just Wrong — It’s Blasphemy

Theological argument · Grace in the Margins

The Difference Between Living Afraid and Living Awake

Personal essay + theology · Grace in the Margins

Is Fear a Sin?

Biblical study · Grace in the Margins

Trusting God in Hard Times

Devotional · Grace in the Margins

Bible Verses About Immigration

Scripture + theology · Grace in the Margins

Biblical Hospitality — The Radical Call to Welcome Strangers

Biblical deep dive · Grace in the Margins

The Weight of Willful Blindness

Theological essay · Grace in the Margins

Why Your Faith Blog Needs Variety (Not Just More Volume)

Content strategy · Grace in the Margins

CRU (cru.org)

A Quick Lesson on How to Study the Bible

Bible study guide · CRU

Placing Hope in What Is Real

Personal essay · CRU

10 Ways to Honor Mom

Devotional · CRU

Not a Mom on Mother’s Day

Devotional · CRU

CRU Military

A Season of Healing

Devotional · CRU Military

Deployment and Children

Parenting + faith · CRU Military

Month of the Military Child

Family + faith · CRU Military

A Purpose Everywhere You Go

Devotional · CRU Military

Being Thankful in All Situations

Devotional · CRU Military

Defining Moments in Military Life

Devotional · CRU Military

My Prayer for You This Memorial Day

Devotional · CRU Military

Surrounded by Fear

Devotional · CRU Military

My Journey of Faith

Finding Joy

Personal essay · My Journey of Faith

God Isn’t Done With Me Yet

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

My Dad: Salvation to Service

Personal essay · My Journey of Faith

Grace Enough for Me…But Not Enough for You

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

When Faith Falters

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

When I Mess Up

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

The Fragrance of Christ

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

Serve Others

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

Look for the Escape

Devotional · My Journey of Faith

Category 02

Nonprofit & Social Justice


As current CMO of The Bautista Project Inc., I write and edit the organization’s full content calendar — advocacy pieces, housing policy analysis, and community storytelling for an audience of donors, social workers, and community members.

This is writing with real stakes. People’s housing, funding, and wellbeing depend on these stories being told clearly and compellingly.

The Bautista Project Inc.

Affordable Housing Is on the Chopping Block

Policy analysis · The Bautista Project

Black Leadership in the Fight Against Homelessness

Historical analysis · The Bautista Project

Federal Actions Could Deepen Tampa’s Housing Crisis

Policy analysis · The Bautista Project

Record-Breaking Surge in U.S. Homelessness

Data analysis · The Bautista Project

The Hidden Costs of Getting Off the Streets

Advocacy narrative · The Bautista Project

How Food Insecurity Leads to Educational Challenges

Research piece · The Bautista Project

Publishing twice a month at TheBautistaProjectInc.org

Social Media & Podcast Content

WeTalkDifferent Podcast

Social media content writer for WeTalkDifferent, a podcast exploring conversations about race, culture, and faith.

Social media content · Podcast

Citizens Against Recidivism

Social media content for a nonprofit working to reduce recidivism and support formerly incarcerated individuals.

Social media content · Nonprofit

Category 03

Personal Essay & Narrative


This is where theology gets personal. Honest first-person writing about grief, faith, marriage, parenting, trauma, and what it looks like to still believe when belief is hard.

A Letter to Military Spouses: You Are Not Alone

Personal essay · Grace in the Margins

Placing Hope in What Is Real

Personal testimony · CRU

Retinoblastoma Survivor Guilt

Personal essay · You & Me Magazine

Finding Joy

Personal essay · My Journey of Faith

Category 04

Military, Lifestyle & General


Range matters. I’ve written about military family life, personal finance, home improvement, food, and more for national publications. Good writing is good writing — whatever the topic.

We Are the Mighty

Military lifestyle articles · We Are the Mighty

The Military Wallet

Military finance · The Military Wallet

Different Beer Glasses

Lifestyle · MoreBeer.com

300+ News Articles

Network Newswire · Available on request

Ghostwriting

The work you won’t find with my name on it

Over 1,000 ghostwritten articles across faith, business, health, and lifestyle — including 10+ published on Forbes and additional pieces for Entrepreneur, church websites, pastors, and nonprofits.

That work lives behind other people’s bylines, which is exactly how it’s supposed to work. If you need someone who disappears into your voice and makes you sound like the best version of yourself — that’s something I do well.

See 135+ reviews on Upwork →

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What Are You Looking For?


For Publishers & Literary Agents

I’m working on my next book.

If you’re a publisher or agent looking for a voice at the intersection of theology, justice, and honest personal narrative — I’d love to talk. M.A. Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, a decade in ministry, and a track record of writing that connects.

Read About Hope

For Nonprofits, Ministries & Clients

You have a mission. I’ll help you tell the story.

SEO strategy, content leadership, nonprofit communications, and ghostwriting — for organizations that are doing real work and need words that match. Non-profit discounts available.

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Ready to talk? Email [email protected] or connect on LinkedIn.