Pastor Terrell

I’m Terrell Huntley—husband to Kemi, dad to Roman and Rory, and the lead pastor of UCity | The Church in Charlotte, NC. I started UCity in 2021, right after the world was trying to make sense of life post-COVID. Honestly, I was just trying to follow God’s lead, one step at a time, believing He could do something beautiful through raw faith and real people.

I’ve lived with a speech impediment my whole life, which has shaped how I see the world. It’s taught me the power of vulnerability—of showing up even when you feel unfinished. That message became the heart of my TED Talk, “Vulnerability Saves,” and it’s the heartbeat of everything I do. I believe God moves most through the places we’re tempted to hide.

I’m a Certified Life Coach, and over the years I’ve helped launch several nonprofit organizations. But my greatest passion is helping people step into the purpose God has already placed in them—especially when they can’t see it for themselves. I want people to know they don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. God does His best work with our whole selves—mess and all.

UCity is built around that idea: a church for people becoming, learning, healing, and discovering the life God has for them. And I’m honored to walk that out with a community that’s real, bold, and full of hope.

  • Maria Furlough

    Executive Pastor

    Maria serves as Executive Pastor at UCity, where she leads with a Kingdom-minded passion and a deep belief that true joy is found in discovering the identity God gives us in Christ. She is committed to discipleship and spiritual formation, whether through leading Pods, Growth Cohort, or rising up new UCity Leaders.

    She and her husband Dave have been married for over 20 years and share a full, beautiful life with their five children—Faith, David, Aaron, Sammy, and Gideon, who now lives in heaven. Maria is currently pursuing her Master’s in Theology and is the author of Breaking the Fear Cycle and Confident Moms, Confident Daughters.

    She believes one of the most powerful gifts a church can offer is to love people exactly as they are while helping one another live more like Christ. When she’s not preaching, pastoring, or studying, you’ll probably find her gaming with her kids or laughing with her UCity family—the people she loves to do life with most.

  • Ryan Guill

    Ryan Guill

    Podcast Producer and Media Lead

    He is a passionate leader who brings full energy, contagious joy, and unwavering positivity into every space he steps into. With a charismatic presence and a heart full of childlike faith, he believes anything is possible when you follow the Holy Spirit’s lead.

    Ryan is engaged to his Kelly, and together they love spending time outdoors—especially running and exercising with their energetic dog, Miller.

    He’s all about creating spaces where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to walk boldly in their God-given purpose. Whether he’s casting vision, leading a team, or simply encouraging someone one-on-one, Ryan carries a consistent spirit of hope, unity, and excellence.

    He believes the Kingdom advances when we stay curious, stay joyful, and stay faithful—just like a child.