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.
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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.
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Shayla Means-Williams
UCity Kids Director
Shayla has a passion for raising up children to be unapologetic, bold followers of Christ. She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and uses her skills in this area to make learning about God creative and fun. If you ask those closest to her where she can be found, they would most likely tell you that she is in her "creative bubble" facilitating fun ways to expand children's knowledge of the world around them.
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Kaliah Little
Music Director
Kaliah is a passionate worship leader who’s been singing for Jesus practically since she could talk. Leading worship isn’t just something she does — it’s who she is. From childhood stages to packed sanctuaries, she’s spent her life creating spaces where hearts can encounter the presence of God.
Known for her joyful spirit, authentic heart, and powerful voice, Kaliah brings energy and depth to every worship set. Her passion for Jesus is contagious, and her love for worship runs deep — it’s more than music; it’s a lifestyle. Whether with a full band or an acoustic set, she leads with humility, boldness, and a deep desire to see lives transformed through the power of worship.
Kaliah’s mission is simple: to glorify God and help others experience His love through every note, lyric, and moment.
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Ryan Guill
Podcast Producer and Media Lead
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Ashlee Wilkins
Lead Pastor Assistant
Ashlee serves as the Lead Pastor Assistant, where she brings clarity and coordination to every aspect of ministry support. Known for her strong communication and organizational skills, she plays a key role in helping the team thrive. She is married to Brandon and is a proud mom of two. Her heart is to serve with excellence and compassion in all she does.
Ashlee loves reading and solving mysteries. She loves that at UCity you can authentically be yourself and not be judged in a safe space.