A new Murfreesboro resident originally came from Southern, California. He is from a family of six children, four of which are adopted. His passion for adoption stems from the fact that he was adopted from a rough family background into the home he has now so he wants to dedicate his life's work to helping kids be placed in better homes and make a huge impact in the adoption world.  Luke originally went to Lee University in Cleveland, TN as a Communications Major but then God redirected his life to the Murfreeseboro, TN area just right outside of Nashville. Lee University is what originally brought him out to east Tennessee in the first place but then he wanted to lay down Together As One's roots in Murfreeseboro, TN. It was the fact in being adopted that Luke has the passion to start this Adoption Non-profit and take the adoption world by storm!

During a gap year in 2019, Clayton and Luke met and began working on the vision for Together As One. Although not adopted, Clayton recognizes the value and blessing of adoption through his faith and friendships with those that were. Additionally, Clayton understands and prioritizes the calling in James 1:27 and has been committed to ensuring Together As One is part of this mission. Throughout his college years, Clayton and Luke continued to have weekly meetings and build the organization to its current status as a nonprofit. Clayton works tirelessly to align and scale the organization to achieve the impact of its purpose of assisting families in the adoption process. Clayton is motivated and excited to see the lives that will be changed and what God will do with Together As One.

From a young age, I’ve experienced the life-changing power of adoption, having been adopted alongside my brother. This personal journey fuels my passion for helping children find the loving families they deserve. As a senior at Baylor University, I’m excited to combine my academic knowledge with my dedication to supporting the mission of Together as One.

I’m currently pursuing a dual degree in Accounting and Finance, along with a Master’s in Accounting and Data Analytics. These academic experiences have equipped me with the skills to support organizations like Together as One in making a meaningful impact. My personal connection to adoption deepens my commitment to this cause, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my skills to help children find the forever families they deserve.

I am incredibly thankful to be part of an organization that’s making such a significant difference, and I am proud to contribute to this life-changing work.

Born in Seoul, South Korea and adopted at just four months old, Griffin has a passion for adoptees as he, his brother, and five of his cousins are adopted. Griffin completed his undergraduate degree at Belmont University where he studied Christian Leadership, and he is now continuing his education at Princeton Theological Seminary as he pursues a Masters in Divinity. After he completes this degree, Griffin wishes to pursue a PhD in Christian Ethics with a focus in Asian-American Liberation Theology that aims to tackle the trauma and struggles of adopted peoples. Griffin is passionate about adoption and wants to help families who wish to use this calling as an avenue to expand their families.

Harrison grew up in Texas, surrounded by an incredible family and community who encouraged him to accept the good news of Jesus Christ as his Savior and to pursue a relationship with the Lord. He graduated from Baylor University with a Master’s in Accountancy and is currently working toward becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He now lives in North Carolina with his wife, Alex, and their dog, Bucket. Harrison has been blessed with amazing opportunities and believes God is calling him to use his skills and passions to support families seeking adoption. He finds inspiration for this ministry in Matthew 25:31–46, where Jesus describes how Christians are commanded to help and encourage the needy as if they were serving Him directly.

Originally from South Carolina and now a Georgia resident, Sara-Kate Stephens graduated from Lee University with a degree in Communications and has enjoyed using her creative and administrative gifts to serve churches and nonprofit organizations since highschool. She is grateful for the opportunity to support Together As One’s mission of coming alongside families in the adoption journey and is excited to see God work through adoption to bring children into loving families. Sara-Kate and her husband, James, who serves as a student pastor, recently welcomed their first daughter into their family, making the mission of supporting families especially meaningful in this season of life. Whether serving in ministry or caring for her family, Sara-Kate’s desire is to love others and bring glory to God.

Originally from Mississippi and now living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He holds a degree in audio engineering with a minor in video production from Liberty University, and he has spent three years working professionally in the music industry.

Adoption is personal for him. Both his wife and his younger sibling were adopted, and he has seen firsthand how adoption shapes a family’s story. That experience drives his work at TA1, where he combines creative storytelling with thoughtful systems to help the team share its mission, serve families, and inspire the support that makes adoption possible.