Our Story
Jeremy
I haven't always walked with Lord. I lived according to the world for the first 22 yrs. of my life. But, looking back I can see He's always been right beside me, even when I didn't realize it. He's kept me and ordained me for His unique and awesome purposes. Proverbs 19:21 says "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand." There have been many things in my path I don't understand and may not have chosen, but I know now that He's always had a plan and my future in mind. As such, He graciously sent me Krystal, my Queen, my Helpmate, and my Forever. I instantly admired her gifts and steadfastness for the Kingdom. She's been given a "song to sing" and it's my desire to use the skills that God has given me to help her in all of these creative endeavors, as well as remain open and obedient to all of God's plans and instructions for my (our) life. With Coalesce Ministries, I've no doubt that we will accomplish great and mighty works for the Lord!
Krystal
As a young girl, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. ‘Jesus Loves Me’ was my favorite song to sing and vamp out on my mamma’s old Wurlitzer piano. Too, any time I felt scared, I would sing about Jesus, or even speak His name, and experience instant peace and security. I began singing and playing music as a young girl with my precious family, "The Whitt's" as we traveled in evangelism across states and denominations. For nearly two decades we shared the message of Jesus through song, Word, and testimonies. Throughout life, raising three beautiful blessings – now young adults – in seasons of rain or sunshine, the sweet presence of our Lord and Savior has been apparent in all. Through God’s strength and leading, I earned degrees in Education and Teaching, Professional Development licenses and certifications, and a Teaching and Evangelism license. He has allowed me to teach across grade levels and content areas (Early Childhood Education through Adult Education), and minister in music (playing mainly piano with some guitar and horns, singing, writing, and recording). From churches to schools, conferences, events, etc., it has been – and is – for God’s glory.
After a hard, confusing journey, I was surprised with an amazing blessing who has truly become my life-partner. The Lord sent my amazing King, Jeremy, who walks with me daily as we serve the Lord together (our Joel 2:25). Not only does he have the Word of God and worship in His heart, along with testimonies of God’s goodness to share, but he also has the gift of partnering in sound, media, recording, technology, and building (literally and spiritually). Along with his technical skills, Jeremy also spent nearly two decades in construction, building and repairing homes. As a builder, God has given him the gift and vision of building this ministry - from the foundation to the covering and everything in-between. We look to the Lord daily as our covering with much gratitude.
US
We each gained 3 bonus children when we married, meaning more blessings and smiles. Throughout life, we have witnessed God’s healing power and more through His amazing love and tender mercies. We have learned that reading the Word, praying, and worshipping, truly helps us to walk by faith. Our purpose in Coalesce - 2 as 1 is to encourage each other and the world to always take God at His Word … To remember His promises above circumstances. “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, not yet seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Learning not to give up, yet instead, press in, we are able to say, "We believe You Lord.”