Teresa Neal

Teresa Neal is a Fort Worth native and the youngest of 4 daughters.

She learned early that her love for television and passion for asking people questions that no one else would, would lead her into a career that included broadcasting. She interned at KXAS, NBC-5 before graduating from Abilene Christian University, earning a BA in Mass Communication with emphasis in Radio and Television. She later founded her own production company and currently produces “script to-screen” productions for the public and for Christian television.

Following a painful divorce after 16 years of marriage and having never lived alone, Teresa learned first hand about the challenges women face in an un-kind world. This began a new journey of living single for the first time and facing difficult challenges. Then in October of 2005 and with no warning, her family lost their hero and her earthly father. This began the biggest challenge for her now widowed mother, who was married for 61 years and who too, had never lived alone. Realizing how blessed they both are to have family to look out for the two of them, Teresa along with her mother became burdened for women who are vulnerable and alone with no family to turn to. So…..they decided to do something about it! Along with her mother’s encouragement and support, Teresa founded and serves as the Director for “Heroes for Kiddos and Widows,” an organization that puts into place the scripture, James 1:27 of “caring for the needs of abandoned children and helpless widows,” especially when it comes to their domestic needs and their salvation. 
 
Teresa is an animated, energetic speaker whose passionate about helping others become “uncommon” by discovering and then following their true passion. She adds humor and re-life stories when she speaks, some of which include one of her inspirations she calls “Troy,” her West Highland Terrier dog. She’s married to the love of her life, Scott Neal whom she lovingly refers to as “Neal at the Cross.” As a couple, their Mission is to spread and demonstrate the gospel of James 1:27 through their ministry.