Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
Rev. Hord Owens was elected as the General Minister and President on July 9, 2017. A Disciple since young adulthood, Hord Owens was dean of students at the University of Chicago Divinity School and pastor of First Christian Church of Downers Grove, IL prior to her election.
Hord Owens’ resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management before she entered seminary. For 15 years, she served as the dean of students at the University of Chicago Divinity School, shepherding a varied student body in both background and theology.
Hord Owens is widely sought after as a preacher, speaker and workshop facilitator. Her ministry and intellectual interests include a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of youth and young adults. She is married to Walter Owens, Jr., with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage prior to her election. They are the proud parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III.
Office of General Minister and President
- 317.713.2402 • disciples.org/ogmp
- General Assembly planning and deliberative body
- OGMP leadership:
General Minister and President Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
Associate General Minister and Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation Timothy M. James
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Disciples News Service: Office of the General Minister and President
Report from the Road: March 12-18 with NBA
In March 2018, General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens traveled across the United States with the National Benevolent Association (NBA). While on this trip, Rev. Owens listened to and learned from NBA partner organizations, XPLOR Residents, and congregations. The videos below share glimpses from their trip. Overview of the March 2018 trip Rev. […]
Read moreUCC and Disciples leaders on North Korea: Peace is a process
Leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) issued this statement following the summit meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un which resulted in an understanding that Pyongyang would work toward denuclearization and the United States would end joint military exercises with South Korea. […]
Read moreGMP joins letter to Nicaraguan leader
June 12, 2018. Your Excellency Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solorzano, President Episcopal Conference of Nicaragua Managua Nicaragua Grace and peace of the Lord for this time of crisis and challenges for the people of Nicaragua. We, the General Ministers and Presidents of both the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the U.S. and Canada and […]
Read moreInvitation to join GMP in Washington DC June 23
Dear Sisters and Brothers – I want to invite you to join me in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 23. After 40 days of direct action in our respective states, we will gather to hold the nation accountable. We will sing. We will pray. We will show where we stand – with those impacted by poverty […]
Read moreFaith leader statement on family separations
More information on the issue available on the Refugee & Immigration Ministry webpage Recently, the Administration announced that it will begin separating families and criminally prosecuting all people who enter the U.S. without previous authorization. As religious leaders representing diverse faith perspectives, united in our concern for the wellbeing of vulnerable migrants who cross our borders […]
Read moreAlliance Q reacts to recent court ruling
June 5, 2018 Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance Statement on US Supreme Court’s “Masterpiece Cake” ruling The Disciples LGBTQ+ Alliance (“AllianceQ”) is disappointed in yesterday’s ruling, and especially dismayed at the likelihood that some will incorrectly misinterpret the Supreme Court’s decision as allowing discrimination against LGBT people because of religious beliefs. We are grateful that the ruling […]
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Center for Faith and Giving
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- study resources to encourage a culture of generosity
- seminars and workshops
- book reviews
Communication Ministries
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- Disciples News Service
- General Minister and President media relations
- Identity initiative coordination
- General Assembly promotion
- Website design and maintenance
Reconciliation Ministry
- 317.713.2587 • reconciliationministry.org
- Pro-reconciliation/anti-racism initiative
- Analysis and eradication of systemic racism
- Restores wholeness to the entire Church by developing a pro-reconciling/anti-racist identity
- Resources congregations, teams and general ministries
Treasury Services
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- Disciples Mission Fund
- Special day offerings (Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Church-wide funding strategies and resources
Week of Compassion
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- Relief and humanitarian assistance in times of natural and human-created disaster such as war or political unrest
- Long-term sustainable development assistance to communities in poverty or other human distress or injustice including refugee ministries
- Hands-on outreach projects and opportunities
- Educational, advocacy, and worship materials
Year Book and Directory Office
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- Congregational and regional statistics
- Collect general ministry financial reports
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