
Our Founders
Together in Faith , Service & Unconditional Love
Sheronda L. Carr
Sheronda L. Carr is a compassionate leader, teacher, and minister whose life is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of God's love. Licensed as a minister in 2019 and ordained as an Elder at High Calling Ministries in December 2024, Sheronda is dedicated to inspiring women to embrace healing, courage, and purpose through faith.
A survivor of sexual abuse, profound loss, and life-threatening illness-including being a two-time Cancer survivor who defied a six-month prognosis—Sheronda embodies the promise of Romans 8:28: "All things work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose." Her story reflects the belief that even the hardest trials are divinely purposed to prepare us for greater calling.
Sheronda's mission is to encourage women to push past pain, fear, and grief to discover their God-given identity and walk boldly into the life God has designed for them. Known for creating positive, faith-filled environments, she empowers others to heal, grow, and thrive in their spiritual journey.Together with her husband, Larnell L. Carr Sr., she co-founded Unconditional Love Ministries (ULM) in 2024 a community outreach initiative rooted in 1 Corinthians 13:13, "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love." Through Christ-centered programs, small group forums and service projects, ULM meets people where they are, offering practical tools for spiritual transformation, personal growth, and a deeper connection with God.
Sheronda's ministry is expanding as she steps into her calling with confident vulnerability. Her bold, practical Biblical teaching, shaped by personal insight and authentic openness, offers clarity and hope to those seeking purpose and healing, making her a powerful voice for women embracing God's plan for their lives.Larnell L. Carr Sr.
Larnell L. Carr is a native Washingtonian, husband to Sheronda L. Carr, andfather to Kendall, Larnell, Apryl, Jaylin, and Malik.
Larnell gave his life to the Lord at the age of 12 under theleadership of the late Pastor Sydney T. Nancy of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
in Washington, D.C. Larnell was educated in the Washington, D.C. public school system and graduated with honors from McKinley Technical Institute. Larnell brings nearly 25 years of knowledge and experience, working professionally as well as volunteer, in the fields of HIV/AIDS, nonprofit management, and food service industries.He currently serves as the Deputy Director and Director of Food Services at DamienMinistries, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C that provides medical case management, counseling and HIV/STD testing, job training readiness, nutrition therapy, food services, faith-based outreach and other pertinent services designed for people living with HIV/AIDS and emergency clients who need assistance with food and fundamental necessities for daily life.
In his role as Deputy Director, Larnell guarantees theseamless execution of the organization's business operations by guiding and
supervising staff and overseeing all functions of food service, medical
nutrition departments, and pharmaceutical services.Larnell has received awards and certificates of training inStage-Based Behavioral Counseling for STD/HIV Prevention, HIV testing Training,
Food Safety Manager's Examination Training, the Center for Nonprofit
Advancement Executive Preparation Institute, and the Senior Management Cohort.In 2017, after three years of ministerial training andobedience to the Lord's calling to serve in Christian leadership, Larnell was
presented with his Ministerial License. In 2023, Larnell was elevated to Elder
and currently serves as lead adjutant for Bishop George W. Hawkins, Jr. of High Calling Ministries in Upper Marlboro, Md. As a person of faith and a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, Larnell starts his day reciting his favorite
scripture, Psalm 118:24, "This is the day the Lord has made, I will
rejoice and be glad in it."Larnell co-founded, with his wife Sheronda, UnconditionalLove Ministries (ULM) in 2024, a community outreach initiative rooted in 1
Corinthians 13: 13, "And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love,
but the greatest of these is love."When the Lord placed the call to ministry in Larnell'sspirit, He vividly instructed him to move forward and demonstrate the unconditional love of Christ without hesitation. His divine purpose is to set aside all biases and faithfully carry out God's work on earth for His children.
The Lord has assured Larnell, "I will provide everything you need to
succeed, for I am always with you."