Lori's Bio
One Heart Director
Lori Hawkins serves as Minister of Music and Women's Ministries Director at Covington Assembly of God, Covington, TN. Lori has traveled extensively and ministered to audiences in churches, conferences, retreats and on Christian television. Sharing a testimony of God's love and deliverance, Lori ministers powerfully to women who are hurting and broken. God has opened doors for ministry in Africa, El Salvador, the infamous El Inca Women's Prison in Quito, Ecuador and with Latin American Childcare in Jamaica.
In addition, God has placed a burning passion in Lori's heart for the women and families in her local community. She began the Fishes & Loaves Backpack Program, providing weekend meals for local elementary school students in need. And in January, 2012 Lori partnered with a local business owner to launch Tipton County Community Chronological Bible Discipleship, an intensive community Bible study for women that addresses the epidemic of Biblical illiteracy.
By far, the most fulfilling role Lori has is that of wife and mother. Her favorite days are spent with her husband, Ed and their two incredible boys, Chase and Drew and her new "daughter-in-love", Kate. Lori enjoys sports (St. Louis Cardinal Baseball!), reading and travel, especially travel to Africa.
Greeting Letter
Well, hello, One Heart Ladies! This is my first greeting to you as your new TN District Women’s Ministries Director. I’m almost to the place where I don’t shudder when I say that now! Truly, this is a great responsibility.
I count it an honor to have the opportunity to serve my Jesus in this capacity and an honor to serve YOU, the amazing women of the Tennessee District. I’m nearly beside myself as I consider all that the Lord has in store for us
in this season of Women’s Ministry!
As I was thinking over our name, One Heart Ladies, I was immediately reminded of the Psalmist’s prayer in chapter 86: “Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in Your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.”
An undivided heart – One Heart. It truly is the key to the outpouring of God’s Spirit that we desire in these last days. Our hearts must be completely and passionately devoted to our Savior and to His work.
Scripture tells us, unmistakably, that the pouring out of God’s Spirit is preceded by a humble, repentant, earnest heart turned to God and away from this world. In addition, the church in Acts clearly shows that when God’s people have one heart,
regardless of their differences, backgrounds, styles and preferences, there is no end to what can be accomplished for the Kingdom. Don’t you long for a modern-day recording of “the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved”?
I certainly do – and I believe it is possible as we reach out in ministry to the lost and hurting ladies in our churches and communities.
Will you join your heart – your prayers, your passion, your resources, your efforts – with mine and together let’s see what we can accomplish, through the power of the Holy Spirit, for the Kingdom of God? I am here for you and I am,
most certainly...for you! I believe in your calling and all our wonderful Lord has designed you to be. If I can serve you in any way, please do not hesitate to call on me. That is why I’m here. I look forward to talking to you soon.
Check back frequently for updates and information on our One Heart events and resources. May the Lord of all glory grant you peace, and a beautifully undivided heart.
Because Jesus loved me,
Lori Hawkins - One Heart Ladies Director
TN District Women’s Ministries
lhawkins@tnaog.org