Hannah Minor’s walk with Jesus has carried her through joy, grief, and unexpected open doors. From an early call into ministry to seasons of marriage, motherhood, outreach and healing, her story shows what it looks like to keep saying “yes” to God. Along the way, she became a KCM Partner, joining a family of believers committed to praying, giving and standing together for the work of the gospel.
Hannah’s path started with outreach trips to Jamaica and Haiti, including personal seasons that demanded faith and endurance—cancer and the heartbreak of a miscarriage. Those chapters in her life didn’t end her calling; they refined it. Her testimony isn’t that life is simple, but that God is faithful in every season.
A marriage, a legacy and an unexpected message
During a season of focused ministry, Hannah met Terry Minor Jr. Their relationship grew out of shared devotion to Christ and a desire to serve. They fell in love, married and began building a life that honored God. Today, Terry shares the gospel through Christian hip-hop, using his music to point listeners to Jesus.
Terry also carried a legacy. His father, Terry Minor Sr., was a pastor and global minister who had long been friends with Kenneth Copeland. After Terry Minor Sr. passed away, Terry Jr. faced a difficult crossroads—grief, responsibility and questions about what would come next.
Then came an unexpected moment: Terry received a text from Kenneth Copeland. He initially thought someone might be playing a prank. But it was Brother Copeland checking on his friend’s son. That text led to a phone call in which Brother Copeland encouraged Terry. His words inspired and strengthened Terry to keep following the Lord.
A few years passed, and then Hannah began having vivid dreams of reaching the nations. The dreams felt like a divine nudge: God was expanding the horizon of what their ministry could become.
A turning point in the KCM Partner family
As the Minors continued to grow, they found themselves increasingly connected to the KCM Partner community through relationships, events and shared faith. A few years later, they attended a Southwest Believers’ Convention. It was here that Hannah met Ellson Bennett, founder of Covenant of Faith Church in Hidden Springs, Ariz. Bennett is a dear friend of Kenneth Copeland and a fellow KCM Partner.
“The ushers kept seating us next to Ellson and his daughter, Callie,” Hannah recalled. Callie requested Terry’s business card, then emailed Hannah about “reservation education”—often shortened to “rez-ed.”
“I told Terry, ‘I know you are normally the one traveling and ministering, but this time I feel like I’m supposed to be there,’” Hannah said. So, Terry stayed home with their children, and Hannah went to Arizona to attend her first rez-ed.
Learning before leading
Hannah began learning intentionally—about the Navajo people, their history, and their daily life. She didn’t want a short-term experience; she wanted to build long-term trust.
That approach shaped how she served the Navajo Nation. Hannah learned quickly that trust isn’t automatic. Consistency matters. And the heart posture behind why you do anything does matter. Showing up once can be encouraging; showing up again and again communicates honor.
Over time, Hannah led mission teams, supported construction projects, helped organize back-to-school supply drives, and led vacation Bible schools for children. She also attended “Healing of the Nations” motorcycle rallies. Each visit reinforced the same lesson: Love that lasts looks like faith in action.
When the questions get personal
As relationships deepened, Hannah was sometimes asked a searching question: “What does your God have for my people?” She knew Scripture mattered, but she also understood the heart behind the words. People weren’t only asking for information—they were asking whether the gospel would show up with compassion, respect and staying power.
One lesson helped her shift the conversation. Instead of asking only, “What do you need?” Hannah learned to ask, “What do you want or desire?” That small change invited people to share hopes, not just hardships—and it opened doors for deeper partnership.
“You are family”
Since 2020, Kenneth Copeland Ministries and its Partners have supported Terry and Hannah Minor’s ministry through prayer, encouragement, and financial partnership. For Hannah, being a KCM Partner has meant being surrounded by people who believe in God’s call and helping them stay consistent when the work is demanding.
In time, Hannah’s commitment was met with a moment she will never forget. During a gathering where God’s presence felt especially strong, Ellson and his wife, Debra, spoke words that changed how Hannah understood her place: “You are not just a friend of ours; you are family.”
For Hannah, that wasn’t a slogan. It was belonging. Being welcomed into a Navajo family meant shared meals, shared stories and shared responsibility. It meant her calling had a home—not just a destination.
Adoption into the Bennett family wasn’t just a ceremonial act; it also meant Hannah was given a Navajo name. Shí éí Hannah yinishyé Táchii’nii nishłį Áshįįhí báshíshchíín, meaning “My name is Hannah. I am Red Running Into-the-Water/Among the Red Waters/Red Soil. I’m born for Salt Clan/Salt People.”
Honoring culture, sharing Christ
Hannah is careful with her words when she talks about culture. Her calling is not to erase traditions or to assume she understands what others have lived through. Her goal is to honor what is beautiful, respect what is sacred, and share Jesus in ways that communicate dignity. As she has listened, she has learned that many Navajo people already carry a strong awareness of God as Creator. Her desire is to help connect that reverence to the hope of knowing Him as Savior through Christ.
Today, she continues to return to the Navajo Nation regularly—often every six to eight weeks—serving alongside local leaders and families. She’s grateful for practical provision, including a reliable truck that was given to them, which has helped her transport supplies and support children’s ministry during VBS and community events.
Hannah Minor’s story is a reminder that God can use a single message, a single conversation, or a single act of encouragement to redirect an entire life. As a KCM Partner, she and Terry remain connected to a wider family of faith that helps them keep moving forward with humility, courage and love.
