About Us

We are a diverse team striving to create loving families.

Our mission is to provide a path towards loving relationships as Heavenly Parent intended through Matching tools and support, Blessed Marriage enrichment and healing resources, and Blessed Family care.

Our vision is a vibrant community of happily Blessed Couples and Families, rooted in Heavenly Parent and True Parents’ love.

Learn About Our Programs

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

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

Anne-Marie Mylar
Founder & Manager of OMS
MS Co-Coordinator
amie2013@gmail.com

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

Marjorie Buessing
Curriculum Developer
MS Co-Coordinator
marjorie.buessing@gmail.com

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

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

The BFM empowers families in four ways.

1. Individuals

Single Support

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.

2. Couples

Couple Education

“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

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

Offering Children Ministry (Adoption)

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

Marriage Counseling & Healing

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

3. Families

Parenting

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.

Family Care

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

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

4. Communities

Local Education Packages

“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.

Local Community Training

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.

Ministry Leader Resources

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