Rev. Carmen Rich Zappi is an ordained Unity minister who has been the senior minister at Unity of Daytona Beach since April 2000. She is a graduate of Unity School for Religious Studies and the Unity Minister’s Executive Institute. She is also a graduate of the Master Prosperity Teachers’ program and is a trained peace worker through the Unity Ministry for Peacemaking. Her passion is teaching people how to live the principles of practical Christianity in order to create a life of well-being and fulfillment. Prior to ministry, Carmen was a registered nurse with specialties in neonatology, mental health and substance abuse treatment. Carmen is a native of Daytona Beach and has lived in the area most of her life. She and her husband live in Ormond Beach. Her interests include gardening, theatre, traveling and antiques.

Rev. Carmen's  personal mission: To live and teach the message of Jesus Christ through prayer-centered love and service; To participate in the creation of a ministry that is teaching and demonstrating the practical and transformative message of Jesus Christ; To facilitate a fuller expression of the Christ potential in all persons by teaching and applying spiritual principles; To be an agent for growth, joy and community building by discovering and encouraging the gifts in all people.