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Empowering Women Through Faith, Legacy, and Love
Meet the heart behind the movement and the story that started it
About Our Founder
Minister Teresa Terry Thornton
Teresa Terry Thornton is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of WomanGU (Woman God Uses) a live women’s entity based in Memphis, Tennessee. She birthed WomanGU in January 2016 after the vision to expand the reach, response, and role of women congregants was thwarted by restrictions in a traditional church setting. Minister T as she is fondly called has a passion to serve women, especially women of color who have felt the sting of classism, racism, and sexism for centuries.
“My greatest and proudest accomplishment has been raising my son and daughter after the sudden accidental death of their father at ages 7 and 11 to becoming emotionally strong, spiritually healthy, and whole adults who are destined to be great Leaders of Kingdom building.”
In this season of my life, I’ve embraced the truth that GOOD CANNOT BEGIN UNTIL BAD ENDS. I believe that God calls us to release what is broken, toxic, or no longer aligned with His purpose — so that He can usher in healing, clarity, and divine assignment. My mission is to walk boldly in that truth, creating space for growth, restoration, and the fullness of who God has called me to be. I am committed to encouraging other women to do the same — to let go without fear, to trust God’s timing, and to make room for the good He has already prepared.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens… a time to keep and a time to throw away.”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1, 6 (NIV)
Our Mission
As part of our mission of “Building Women God Uses,” we award financial assistance each year at our annual Empowerment & Scholarship Luncheon up to $1,000. Past recipients graduated from University of Memphis, Arkansas State University, and Spelman College just to name a few. Interested participants must submit the application on our website. The Scholarship Coordinator leads the interview process for each applicant. The Scholarship recipient(s) are announced in October. Criteria to be eligible is as follows:
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Must be 3rd or 4th year female undergraduate or graduate student of any nationality.
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Female pursuing professional licensure i.e. Doctor, Dentist, Lawyer, Engineer, etc.
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Women owned small business growth opportunity. (WBE)
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Minister T has adopted the mantra, “POSITIONED FOR TRANSITION.” This simply speaks of CHANGE – a shift in a new direction or position; a change in mindset and movement from the status quo; Transitions come in many different forms and situations. So, GET READY, SET, and GO!