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
Full OGMP Staff Listing
Disciples News Service: Office of the General Minister and President
General ministries preparing guidance on federal aid
As the United States Federal government response to COVID-19 unfolds, congregations and ministries are asking questions about resources that may be available to 501c3s and employment law matters that should be considered. The financial ministries – Christian Church Foundation, Disciples Church Extension Fund, and Pension Fund of the Christian Church – are partnering to produce […]
Read moreCommunication Ministries coordinates Church’s response to COVID-19 pandemic
For more than two months, Communications Ministries, part of the Office of General Minister and President (OGMP), has worked to connect and support the whole Church, as the COVID-19 coronavirus spread around the world, growing from outbreak to pandemic. This important call to nurture and serve congregations and other expressions of our Church has taken […]
Read moreGeneral ministries respond to the COVID-19 outbreak
The Office of General Minister and President (OGMP) is one of many ministries responding to protect the well-being of Disciples across the United States and Canada. “Even as our staff is making every effort to practice social distancing, we are staying in close contact with regions and general ministries to determine how we can support […]
Read moreGeneral Minister and President offers pastoral word in response to COVID19 pandemic
“Hello Disciples, this is your General Minister and President Terri Hord Owens. Psalm 46 tells us that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change and the mountains even crumble into the sea. there is a lot going on […]
Read moreCoordinating and responding to the COVID-19 outbreak
Download PDF I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121: 1-2 Dear Church – No doubt there are those who have concerns and anxiety about the coronavirus as it continues to spread. We may not […]
Read moreDisciples ministries statement concerning COVID-19
A Statement of Compassion and Care Concerning the Coronavirus Outbreak offered by the Office of General Minister and President, National Benevolent Association, and Week of Compassion Our Faithful Approach The emergence and spread of COVID-19 as designated by the World Health Organization, has faith leaders wondering about their role and response. At such times, we […]
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Center for Faith and Giving
- 317.713.2404 • www.centerforfaithandgiving.org
- study resources to encourage a culture of generosity
- seminars and workshops
- book reviews
Communication Ministries
- 317.713.2492 • disciples.org
- 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
- 317.713.2444 • disciplesmissionfund.org
- Disciples Mission Fund
- Special day offerings (Easter, Pentecost, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
- Church-wide funding strategies and resources
Week of Compassion
- 317.713.2442 • weekofcompassion.org
- 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
- 317.713.2409 • disciples.org/yearbook
- Congregational and regional statistics
- Collect general ministry financial reports
- Collect general ministry, regions, organizations and ministries directories