Women from across the state of Oklahoma gathered in a grand celebration of Disciples Women Trailblazers and Mentors. The event recognized Rev. Donna Jackson’s 30 years of ministry and a group of honorees including leadership from the general church, seminaries and pastors. They included

  • Rev. Donna Jackson, M. Div., Minister, New Beginnings Christian Church, Tulsa
  • Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens, General Minister & President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) United States and Canada
  • Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, former General Minister & President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) United States and Canada
  • Rev. Dr. Nancy Claire Pittman, Outgoing President and Stephen J. England Associate Professor of the Practice of Ministry, Phillips Theological Seminary
  • Rev. Dr. Lisa W. Davison, Dean and Vice President, Johnnie Eargle Cadieux Professor of Hebrew Bible, Phillips Theological Seminary
  • Rev. Brenda Denson, Pastor, Pine Street Christian Church, Tulsa
  • Rev. Dr. Delesslyn A. Kennebrew, Administrative Secretary National Convocation

(Pictured above l-r: Sharon Watkins, Nancy Pittman, Lisa Davison, Shelia Hutton on behalf of Brenda Denson, Donna Jackson, Gina Jackson)

The September 14, 2024 event was held at Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa, and included recognition of all honorees, including women who are Oklahoma ministers, church leaders, Disciples Women and the Oklahoma Regional office.

Program Co-Emcees were Rev. Gina L. Jackson, Sr. Pastor of South Grand Lake Christian Church, and Yemaya Rodgers, Wildewood Christian Church, OKC.

Remarks and videos and letters of acknowledgment were presented by

  • Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens
  • Rev. Randy Kuss, Interim Regional Minister, Christian Church in Oklahoma
  • Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Jewell, former Regional Minister
  • Rev. Jessie Faye Martinez, pastor, Damascus Fellowship Church
  • Rev. James Jackson, pastor, Maplewood Missionary Baptist Church, Tulsa
  • Pastor Milton Bowens, president, Oklahoma Christian Missionary Fellowship and pastor of Shepherd Street Christian Church, Chickasha
  • Rev. Donna Jackson, minister New Beginnings Christian Church, Tulsa
  • Marilyn Bohlender, President, Oklahoma Disciples Women

The event was sponsored by

  • New Beginnings Christian Church, Tulsa
  • Harvard Avenue Christian Church, Tulsa (event host)
  • Northeast Area Council
  • Oklahoma Disciples Foundation
  • Phillips Theological Seminary
Oklahoma Disciples Ministers and Pastors
l-r Michael Davison, honoree Lisa Davison, honoree Nancy Pittman, Ellen Spleth, Marilyn Bohlender
Oklahoma Disciples Women President Marilyn Bohlender