While attending a worship conference in Chicago in 2007, Owen had an encounter with the Lord that would shape and inspire the forming of Unite Ministries. At the time, Owen and Emmy had been married for 5 years, were volunteers on the worship team at their local church. Both of them had grown up as leaders kids and ministry had already been a big part of their lives. During an extended time of worship on the last evening of the conference Owen felt a hand on his chest that pushed him back into his seat. At the same time he heard the voice of the Lord say I want you to take notice of what's really going on right now in this room. There are literally thousands of people in this room gathered around one thing, around one person. My Son, Jesus. It is all about the preeminence of My Son Jesus. Ultimately this is where everything is headed. (Phi. 2:10-11) Every nation, tribe, tongue, and creed gathered around the throne giving praise and adoration. In this moment Owen's understanding and vision of "the church" expanded way beyond the boundaries of the four walls of any church. If this is where everything is ultimately headed, if this is what takes place around the Throne in Heaven then why are we not seeing it reflected on the earth more. This sent Owen and Emmy on a 6 month deep dive into what the church really looks like from the eyes of Heaven. It was from this that Unite Ministries was birthed. The mandate given was to simply "gather the church" and worship Jesus in every community they were led to.  By doing this, a prophetic statement or act was taking place just like the Israelites marched around the city walls of Jericho. The Lord said that as this was done He would begin to bring down the walls in those cities/regions. It has been amazing to see how the Lord has blessed and partnered in this simple act of obedience for over a decade now.