Dr. Rita Carr rejoices in the transformative work of Jesus Christ in her life, as He has lovingly prepared her for ministry. She is servant/founder of Hope Unlimited Ministries, an international ministry dedicated to serving single-parent families in various countries.

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In 1997, the Lord called her into full-time ministry, birthing Hope Unlimited Ministries through her life. Long before this calling, God was already preparing her heart for the journey ahead.

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Before stepping into ministry, Dr. Carr served as the Tennessee Coordinator for Families in Action and as the Director of a state-funded Primary Prevention/Intervention program, working with high-risk adolescents and families. She also served as a consultant for Juvenile Court and later worked as a counselor at Fortwood Mental Health Center, providing alcohol and drug counseling, as well as mental health support for adolescents and adults.

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Dr. Carr has been deeply involved in various leadership roles, including:

• Serving on the Tennessee State Steering Committee for Intervention/Prevention Volunteer Board of Directors for the Department of Corrections

• Participating in Chattanooga Area Task Forces and Scenic City Women’s Network

• Contributing to the Race Reconciliation Committee, encouraging Christians to minister beyond cultural boundaries

• Developing the Inmate Speaker’s Bureau through the Department of Correction

• Developing the Early Elementary Intervention Program

• Currently serving on the Board of the National Memorial for the Unborn, a ministry dedicated to helping women who have experienced abortion by providing a memorial space to honor their children and a path toward emotional and spiritual healing

• Recently joining the Board of Score International, providing counseling and leads conferences internationally, expanding outreach and ministry efforts

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Through Hope Unlimited Ministries, Dr. Carr provides Christ-centered life skills, support services, and outreach programs—all at no cost—to single parents, ministries, and agencies in need. As a servant of Jesus Christ, she lovingly seeks to be His hands and feet. Her heart’s vision for Hope Unlimited Ministries is to bring hope and healing to families and a lost, hurting world through Jesus Christ, that they may find salvation in Him.

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In addition to her ministry work, Dr. Carr is an accomplished speaker, counselor, and author. She hosts a weekly radio program and has received the 2022 Governor’s Excellence Award for her contributions to the community.

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Her academic and professional credentials include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Behavior

• Master’s Degree in Education

• Doctorate in Christian Counseling

• Licensed Counselor through the Tennessee Board of Mental Health & Mental Retardation

• Clinical Certified through the College of Forensic Counselors as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Domestic Violence Counselor

• Nationally Certified in Addiction Counseling

• Specialized credentials in:

  • Sex Trafficking support through College of Forensic Counselors

  • Alcohol & Drug Counseling through NAADAC

  • Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist through Association of Forensic Counselors

  • Juvenile Treatment Specialist through Association of Forensic Counselors

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By God’s grace, Dr. Carr has authored several books in the My Journey Home series, including:

• Lord, I Surrender

• There is Hope for Single Parents and Hurting Women

• My Journey Home: Jesus Christ, the Rescuer of Wounded Emotions

• Jesus Christ, My Hope in Grief: My Gentle Giant, Victor Carr

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She has also written the adolescent series Hope Beyond the Pain (Book & Study Guide) and has contributed articles to Good News Magazine, with plans to continue writing in December 2025.

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Through her life and work, Dr. Rita Carr seeks to be the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus Christ, sharing His love, hope, and healing with those in need.