United in Him

United In Him began long before it became a nonprofit. God built this ministry through faithful obedience, meaningful relationships, and countless doors that only He could open.

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When I moved from Ohio to teach at an at-risk elementary school in Virginia Beach, I had no idea what God was about to do. As I got to know my students and their families, I came to love them deeply. Over the years, I began to understand that many of the challenges they faced extended beyond the classroom. One day, I sensed the Lord speaking to my heart, "Your arms are not wide enough in the classroom."

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After 11 years of teaching, I became deeply connected to my students and their families. I sensed that God was leading me to live in the same community where many of them live so I could continue walking alongside them beyond the classroom.

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When I learned that my income exceeded the housing requirements, I requested to transfer to a half-day kindergarten position so I would qualify to live there. It wasn't about changing jobs, it was about whether I was willing to follow where God was leading. Before I ever had to make that change, God opened another door. Just two weeks later, a house directly across the street became available to rent. 

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I've often described that season as my Abraham and Isaac experience. God wasn't asking me to change jobs, He was asking if I was willing to trust Him enough to follow wherever He leads. Once I took that step of obedience, He provided another way.

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That season strengthened my faith and prepared my heart for what came next. A few years after transforming that house into an outreach center, God called me to leave teaching and step into full-time ministry. Looking back over the past 23 years, I can see His faithfulness in every step.

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Over the years, God has opened doors that I could never have imagined. Today United In Him continues to bring churches, organizations, volunteers, and community partners together to love and serve children, youth, and families. Looking back over the past 23 years, I am overwhelmed by God's faithfulness and grateful for every person who has been part of the journey. Whether through prayer, volunteering, financial support or partnership with us, I would love to invite you to be a part of what God is continuing to do through United In Him.

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