Board of Directors

The Christ Life Board was formed in California in 2015 by a handful of people that shared the vision that Mulenga Chella had for building a ministry in his home in Zambia. The members of the Board serve the ministries of Christ Life Zambia.

Queen Creek, AZ

Dave and his wife Maggie first met Pastor Mulenga at Cornerstone Church AZ in 2022 and he joined the board soon after. Dave then visited Zambia and saw the ministries flourish first-hand under God’s blessing and Pastor Mulenga’s vision to see Jesus Christ glorified throughout Zambia.

Chandler, AZ

Josh had the privilege of visiting Christ Life Zambia in 2024 and was able to see the lives God has touched through Pastor Mulenga and his team. While in Zambia, Josh heard of the Board’s need for a member with a strong financial background and he raised his hand. As a public company CFO and CPA with over 25 years of professional experience, he had been searching for an opportunity to utilize his gifts to further God’s kingdom and serving on the Board has provided that opportunity.

Waco, TX

Felipe met Mulenga through mutual friends at FBC Waco in 2013 and served on the founding Christ Life Zambia Board. He is a graduate of Baylor Hankamer Business School with over 35 years experience in project management. Felipe’s love of international mission work has taken him many places, including working with an orphanage in Huehuetenango, Guatemala for 15 years. He and his wife Sharla, who also serves on the Board, currently work specifically with Christ Life Zambia’s logistical project needs.

Waco, TX

Sharla met Mulenga through mutual friends at FBC Waco in 2013 and developed a friendship with the Chella family while Mulenga was attending Truett Seminary. Sharla graduated from the Baylor School of Social Work and has primarily worked at non-profit organizations serving various populations including teen mothers, children under protective service care, and students in public schools. More recently, Sharla founded Bloom Writing Services, LLC, a grant consulting business where she writes, reviews, edits, and evaluates grant proposals. For over 15 years, Sharla co-led mission teams to work with an orphanage in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. She and her husband Felipe, who also serves on the Board, currently work specifically with Christ Life Zambia’s logistical project needs.

Huntington Beach, CA

Tom first met Mulenga when he visited the United States in 2009 while he was a student of Northrise University in Zambia. It was during Mulenga’s time in Tom’s home that the seeds of Christ Life Zambia were sown. The organization was then established, and Tom held the position of President for 12 years. During that time Christ Life Zambia became a corporation, land was purchased and the church building was erected as well as the start of Christ Life School. Tom has continued to serve on the Christ Life Zambia board serving on the school construction committee.

Dallas, TX

Trevor first met Pastor Mulenga while he was serving as an intern at Cornerstone Church during a 5th and 6th-grade youth summer camp. After learning about the vision for ministry in Africa, Trevor felt a clear calling from the Lord to move to Zambia to help establish Christ Life Church. Living with Mulenga’s family for six months, Trevor worked on the ground to help launch the church’s foundations. Currently a Director of Client Success for a business consulting firm, he leverages professional expertise to build strategic connections for the ministry.

Corona del Mar, CA

Rick and his wife Sherry  met Mulenga in 2011 when he came to the United States for the first time to be a keynote speaker at a fundraising event in Southern California for Northrise University. Mulenga stayed at their house for several nights and they fell in love with his story and journey. Rick joined the board of Christ Life Zambia when it was first formed in 2014 and he feels blessed to witness the amazing growth in all the kingdom work accomplished during his time on the board.  Rick practiced transactional real estate law for over 40 years at Allen Markins, an AMLaw 100 firm, and retired as the Director of Real Estate Department. Rick has been married to Sherry for over 40 years, and has attended Grace Fellowship Church in Costa Mesa CA for over 25 years . Rick’s experience in counseling major development projects over the years will provide guidance and support for the growing kingdom work of Christ Life Zambia.

Nichols Hills, OK

Todd, his wife Jill and their daughters have been actively involved in ministry to orphaned and vulnerable children in Zambia since 2009, making regular visits to Zambia and serving directly with those in need. In 2011, they met Mulenga during his doctorate studies at Baylor University’s Truett seminary. In God’s providence their two families were joined together with the desire to serve for His glory in Zambia.  Following Mulenga’s graduation Todd and Jill traveled to Zambia, providing guidance and support to Mulenga as he established Christ Life Church. Todd joined the Christ Life Zambia board at its founding and continues to serve with a passion for supporting the ministry’s work of sharing the Gospel, serving those in need, raising leaders, and multiplying God’s kingdom work in Zambia.

Chandler, AZ

Carrie and her family met Pastor Mulenga while he was pursuing his doctorate at Baylor University and serving as an intern at Cornerstone Church, where she worked in the Communications Department. An IT Director since 1990, she has leveraged her technology expertise to support Christ Life Zambia since 2016. She has also had the privilege of visiting Christ Life in Zambia and witnessing the ministry’s impactful work firsthand.