Rachel Virginia Hester is a queer, non-binary Afro-Latinx writer, educator and photographer living in the American South. They are passionate about matters related to social justice, spirituality and healing. In other words, their desire is to see human beings live whole, abundant lives, especially those of us who exist on the margins of society. They write blogs, tweets, poems, essays, interpretations, devotionals, liturgy. Their blog, The Generous Pine, is where they produce reflections and analysis on culture, racial justice, mental health and faith from a queer, Black, feminist lens. They also educate on racial justice, queer liberation, and emotionality, including places where these subjects intersect. They have presented workshops at national conferences like Prophetic Imagination and The Reformation Project, and have been featured as a guests on various podcasts such as Queerology and Transform Network Podcast. Locally, they create space for discussions on LGBTQ identity and inclusion in the church, with special attention to how other systems of oppression intersect with queer oppression. In addition, they have a peer support project on Instagram called Pinetree Peer Support where they share what they’ve learned on their recovery journey. Lastly, as a photographer, they take portraits and capture events with special attention to individuals and communities participating in movements for justice in the Church. Their photos have been featured on ministry websites and even on the Huffington Post. They started a Patreon because they got requests from their community that they desired a way to support them financially for the work that they do both online and off. They love Patreon because it’s a great way for those who support them to see the projects that they have been working on.’s passions lie with fostering an understanding of the interconnectedness of communities and individuals. They are passionate about racial justice, queer liberation and emotionality, including where these subjects intersect. They also have a peer support project on Instagram called Pinetree Peer Support where they share what they’ve learned on their recovery journey.
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