How it all started...

Zion’s Daughters of Distinction was established in December 2007 through the speaking of the Holy Spirit to the founder Teresa Farnell,CEO;MA,SCC-C.  She had no knowledge that the many trials, afflictions and tribulations she encountered were leading her into her calling and purpose of life.  Zion’s Daughters of Distinction Ministries came to her in a vision from God.  This gave her hope, because she was progressing in her secular career (principal of three schools) when God pulled her out for his purpose through a severe trial (Just like Jonah in the belly of the big fish).  She had a passion for hurting and depressed women and knew that this was the ordained calling for her life, because through faith she was able to overcome the many obstacles in her life. 

Pastor Kenneth Bell Sr. of Immanuel Full Gospel was the first Senior Overseer of ZDOD. Today ZDOD currently has, Teresa Farnell’s husband,Senior overseer Richard Sr.-deacon,and her spiritual parents, Bro. Lerel Fredrick Sr and Sis. Ida Fredrick.  Teresa Farnell’s oldest son, Richard Jr., who was serving in the military saw that the Lord had his hand on his mother and financed the starting of ZDOD.  Through faith, Teresa is able to help youth, women and their families to develop their full potential as persons (spiritually, mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially) prepared to minister in their homes and abroad.  Teresa started out teaching the women every second, Sunday night of each month and counseled women spiritually as needed, which has now branched out into a network of teaching, and counseling all over the world.  The ministry now has spreaded beyond youth and women and has attracted men as well (According to the word of God they are his daughters also).

The Mission Statement was given to her through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, “Bringing women out of captivity to the divine will and purpose of God”.

Since the beginning of January 2011 our Mission Statement has change to: "Bringing youth, women and their families out of captivity by increasing the positive healthy self-concept, self-sufficiency, and economical struggle in youth, women and their families..

In 2009 The S-W-A-N (Sisters With A Need) program was birth.  In 2012 J-E-W-E-L-S (Juveniles Entering Wellness Education Leadership & Success) Program was manifested. Richard Farnell Sr. is a Certified Botvin's Life Skill Trainer and he is the executive director of this afterschool program.  Through these programs we are able to provide social services which tends to the self-sufficiency, economical hardships, educational, Self-concept (healthy life styles-self esteem), Group counseling on domestic violence,  basic needs, and prevention, intervention, diversion services for youth. Spiritual Christian Counseling & Grief Counseling through a Certified Spiritual Christian Counselor.