Kori de Leon, the Founding Director of Adoring Christ Ministries, is an author, speaker, podcaster, blogger, and host of the annual EquipHer Conference in Houston, Texas.

Kori's recent publication, the Bible study “Upheld,” was released by IVP Publishing. She is also a contributor to LifeWay Publishing’s new women’s study Bible, and has authored “Age of Crowns” (Moody Publishing), as well as, “Adoring Christ: Beholding Jesus and Becoming Like Him.” Her writings are featured in various journals, blogs, devotions, and online ministries, including “Proverbs 31: Encouragement for Today.”

Kori graduated with a Master of Arts in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She lives in Houston with her husband, Bobby, who serves as the Family Pastor at Grace Bible Church in the Heights, and their cherished daughter, Jade.

In her ministry, Kori is dedicated to teaching the Bible and uplifting women with its transformative truths. She actively equips and mentors women in biblical interpretation, understanding the Bible’s overarching narrative, applying Christian doctrine in transformative ways, and teaching the Bible effectively to others. Kori also focuses on equipping women for their call to make disciples, teaching them how to have meaningful spiritual conversations, share the gospel effectively, and disciple the people in their lives.

Driven by a passion to equip women to behold Jesus Christ and to become more like Him each day (2 Corinthians 3:18), Kori seeks to awaken adoration that leads to transformation. She cultivates a love for Jesus that inspires women to become like him in every aspect of their lives.