The Office of the
General Minister and President
The Office of the General Minister and President leads, serves, inspires, nurtures, and facilitates the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as one church in many expressions.
About
OGMP
The Office of General Minister and President is a ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), working with the General Minister and President and the 2025-28 Moderator Team to serve the wider church through collaboration with the general church units, ecumenical ministry partners, regional ministries and congregations.
Pictured (left to right): Cindy Kim-Hengst, Moderator; Steven Gower, Moderator-Elect; Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President; Rae Karim, First Vice Moderator; Bernice Rivera, Second Vice Moderator; and Bill Bailey, Parliamentarian.
Rev
Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens is the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. She is the first person of color and second woman to lead the denomination.
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News
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A Christmas Greeting from Rev. Terri Hord Owens
Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, shares a Christmastide greeting and a charge for the church. She reminds us that when the lights, music, and celebration come to […]
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Great Is God’s Faithfulness: A Sabbatical Message from Our General Minister and President
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases… great is God’s faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23 Rev. Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President, began honoring the holy call to rest […]
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OGMP announces Director of Communications
The Office of the General Minister and President is pleased to announce that Angelique Jordan Byrd has been appointed as the new Director of Communications, effective January 1, 2024. She […]
