People committed to the mission.
Raleigh’s Place is led by people who believe children and families navigating foster care should be surrounded by strong relationships, practical support, faithful stewardship, and the hope of Christ.
Mike King
Mike King serves as the Executive Director of Raleigh’s Place, a role shaped profoundly by his own personal story. Mike’s first introduction to the ministry came not as a staff member, but as a foster child, when founders Tim and Sharon King welcomed him into their home.
As a teenager, Mike was formally adopted by the Kings, an experience that forever shaped his understanding of family, faith, and the redemptive power of the Gospel.
During his high school years, Mike sensed a clear calling to ministry— specifically to serve at Raleigh’s Place. That calling led him to serve as Camp Director for nine years, where he helped create meaningful, Gospel-centered experiences for children in foster care.
He later transitioned into leadership of the Workmanship Initiative, guiding young adults aging out of care through education, life skills, job readiness, mentoring, and discipleship before ultimately being appointed Executive Director.
Today, Mike leads Raleigh’s Place with a deep personal conviction and a shepherd’s heart, using both his lived experience and his commitment to the Gospel to advance the organization’s mission: to live the Gospel by loving the fatherless.
Governance rooted in mission and accountability.
Our Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, stewardship, and strategic guidance as Raleigh’s Place carries out its mission.
Sharon King
Co-founder & Former Executive Director, Raleigh’s Place
Tim King
Co-founder, Raleigh’s Place
Manager, The Caring Foundation & Corporate Giving,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Steve Bottoms
Owner, Prescription Fitness
Melissa Hand
Broker, EXIT Realty Cahaba
Deidra Hernig
Foster Parent
Julie Wilson
Teacher
Leadership should reflect the mission.
Mission First
We seek to make decisions that strengthen Raleigh’s Place’s ability to surround children and families navigating foster care with Christ-centered support.
Faithfully
Our leadership is grounded in Scripture, Christian conviction, prayer, and a desire to reflect Christ in both our decisions and our service.
With Accountability
We value responsible stewardship, healthy governance, transparency, appropriate oversight, and careful use of the resources entrusted to us.
Our beliefs shape our leadership.
Raleigh’s Place is intentionally Christian. Our theological convictions influence not only our programs, but also the way we approach governance, stewardship, leadership, and service.
READ WHAT WE BELIEVELiving the Gospel by Loving the Fatherless.
We believe leadership should ultimately help Raleigh’s Place serve vulnerable children and families with greater faithfulness, wisdom, compassion, and integrity.
Strong leadership helps sustain a strong mission.
Raleigh’s Place is committed to faithful leadership, responsible stewardship, and a long-term vision for serving children and families navigating foster care.