About Us

We are a diverse team striving to create loving families.

Our mission is to guide America back to God through the teachings and Marriage Blessing of True Parents.

Meet the Team

Crescentia DeGoede
Director
cdegoede@unification.org

Steve Honey
Family Care Manager
shoney@unification.org

Benjy Uyama
Project Manager
buyama@unification.org

Ayako Heller
Administrative Assistant
International Communications
aheller@unification.org

Jessica Satttinger
Community Liaison
jsattinger@unification.org

Tina Zelada
Administrative Assistant
Finance Manager
tzelada@unification.org

Leighton DeGoede
Tech Support
Database Admin
ldegoede@unification.org

Marjorie Buessing
Curriculum Developer
Matching Committee Chair
marjorie.buessing@gmail.com

John Abelseth
MA Co-Coordinator
BFM Representative for Canada
john.abelseth@gmail.com

Anne-Marie Mylar
Founder & Manager of OMS
Database Admin
amie2013@gmail.com

John DeGoede
MA Co-Coordinator
Webinar Tech Support
jwdegoede@outlook.com

Debby Gullery
Consultant
Curriculum Developer
Dissolution Counselor
debbygullery@yahoo.com

David Young
24+ Connect Retreats Director
djsy88@gmail.com

Sarah Brown
Special Projects Coordinator
sbrown@unification.org

Matching Advisors – free Matching support from certified advisors throughout the USA and world.
Support Webinars – webinar series to help facilitate communication between families.
Matching Handbooks – tested and true, professionally made guide through the Matching process.
Matching Websites – confidential websites with bios for Matching candidates.
“Being the Right Person” education – intro to the Marriage Blessing.
“Preparing for Marriage” education – designed for singles wanting to learn about the Matching process.
24+ Connect – ministry led by David Young that empowers singles 24+ to grow and connect through annual retreats.
Getting Back On Track – ministry that supports individuals who have been in a previous relationship to discover their own path to the Marriage Blessing.

“Start Smart: Growing as a Couple” education – practical education designed to help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
Marriage Enrichment Webinars – monthly professional presentations on topics related to marriage life.

Sex & Intimacy Resources – resources and video presentations for married couples on how to have heavenly sex and intimacy.

Adoption Support – ministry that supports couples seeking to adopt, as well as couples seeking to offer a child.

Unificationist Counselors – list of counselors and therapists in our community.

Parents Ministry – serves to provide inspiration, resources, and support to parents in their parenting journey.
Parents Matching Convocation – education seminars for parents to learn about the matching process.
“Parenting: A Partnership with God” Webinars – presentations on topics related to parenting.
Parenting Resources – resources to help raise children.

Life Transitions – recognition of the life transitions of people in our community, including births, anniversaries and ascensions.
Special Needs Ministry – ministry that supports children with disabilities.
Offering Children Ministry – offers support and resources for couples who have been unable to conceive a child and help facilitate relationships with those who would like to offer a child.
Seonghwa Ministry – recognizes and supports those who have ascended.

Widows & Widowers Support – ministry led by Annie Gagne that supports individuals whose spouse ascended.

“Being the Right Person” packaged curriculum – educational intro to the Marriage Blessing.
“Preparing for Marriage” packaged curriculum – education designed for singles wanting to learn about the Matching process.
“Start Smart: Growing as a Couple” packaged curriculum – education designed to help engaged couples prepare for marriage.
Parents Matching Education packaged curriculum – education for parents to learn about the Matching process.
Packaged Small Groups – Small Group curricula to bring communities together.

Marriage Blessing How-To Guide – guide for community leaders to prepare and host a local Marriage Blessing Ceremony.
Matching Advisor Training – certification training for community leaders to advise individuals through the Matching process.
Blessing Interviewers Training – certification training for community leaders to conduct the Blessing Interview.

Youth Ministry Resources – resources to help communities empower their youth.
Ministry Leader Resources – resources to support community leaders in their ministries (special access required).