Aventer Gray — summed up in one word is nothing short of DYNAMIC. Born in Dothan, Alabama, with a degree in Cardiopulmonary Science from the illustrious Florida A&M University and Health Service Administration from Strayer University, this powerhouse is on a mission to change lives and pave the way for others to do the same—making her an undeniable household name.As a Speaker, Teacher, Pastor, Mentor, Mother of two, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist, she does it all and is just getting started.
Aventer Gray is the Co-Pastor alongside her husband, John Gray, of Love Story Church (formerly Relentless Church) in Greenville, SC. Aventer is a force to be reckoned with as a speaker and mentor.
In addition to her speaking ministry, Aventer co-starred in the hit docuseries "The Book of John Gray", which aired 24 incredible episodes on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network. She is also the Founder & President of the Reign Dance Company, where she uses dance as a catalyst for healing and hope.In May 2019, she launched Harmony Reign, an extension of her Aventer Gray Co. brand—a platform for women to unite for healing, empowerment, inspiration, and restoration. It provides the resources and support needed to create harmony in every area of life, helping women truly reign with purpose, power, and clarity.To celebrate her brand’s one-year anniversary, she launched "Ave Unfiltered", a bi-weekly podcast inviting intentionally candid, enlightening, humorously unfiltered yet heartfelt conversations that infuse faith with practicality. The show completed two seasons on her Aventer Gray Co. YouTube page, with plans for a relaunch under a new name.Under the Aventer Gray Co. umbrella, she’s introduced new initiatives like "Word 2 The Wives", "Ave Mentors", and the lifestyle incentive brand "ArtistMe"—which encourages women to recognize that “I’m more than the artist, I’m the art.” Aventer believes we are both the created and the creative: Artistry Created by God.She’s been featured across platforms in ministry, arts, and entertainment, and recently graced the cover of HBCU Times Magazine.
Faith is the foundation of all she does. Aventer brings a faith-based balance to every endeavor, always acknowledging God in the details. She leads the HerSTORY Women’s Ministry at Love Story Church, curates the annual Relish Women’s Conference, serves on the Juneteenth Upstate Board, and continues to create her lane—boldly stepping into the spotlight as a woman on the rise.