CONTACT Linda Goodrich at LindaGoodrich1@outlook.com to schedule.

The Chaguala family, originally from Mozambique, are missionaries on a global assignment serving in the Africa Region. Admirado and Celeste Chaguala, alongside their children Noel and Shirley, embody a passion for serving their community and nurturing Christ-centered leadership.

Admirado and Celeste Chaguala have a rich history of ministry service in Mozambique. Admirado's leadership spans various roles, including local pastoral duties and spearheading multiple projects under Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Notably, he led the establishment of child development centers, WASH and nutrition programs, and district resourcing initiatives. Admirado's vision centers on cultivating Christ-centered leadership, exemplified by his oversight of constructing a leadership training center in northern Mozambique.

Celeste served as a typist of TEE (Training Extension Education) program, secretary at Seminário Nazareno em Moçambique (Bible College) and literature coordinator for the Lusophone Field (Portuguese speaking countries in Africa). She was engaged in developing resources for an extension education program and discipleship ministry in Mozambique. Celeste also served as the Regional NDI Coordinator for Africa. She currently serves as the Regional Personnel Coordinator for the Africa Region. Her passion is to see integral and intentional discipleship happening in the grass roots with more focus on children so that they grow as Christ followers. One key project that Celeste led was the translation and adaptation of Sunday school books into oral method in the main mother languages on the Africa Region in order to also disciple those who can’t read and write. Celeste’s personal motivation is to learn more of God, to grow spiritually and to be obedient to His call until the end of her days. Celeste holds a Master's in Pastoral Ministries from Northwest Nazarene University in the USA, augmenting her practical experience with academic rigor.

Admirado serves as the country mission coordinator for Mozambique and administrative assistant to the Regional Director for the Africa Region. His focus remains on leadership development, strategic networking, and ministry reinforcement.

Celeste's serves currently as the Regional Personnel Coordinator for the Africa Region.

The Chaguala family comprises of Noel, currently pursuing studies at Trevecca Nazarene University, and Shirley, a dedicated student in 11th grade. Noel's musical talents and Shirley's culinary pursuits reflect their diverse interests and contributions to their community.

Prayer Requests: The Chaguala family invites prayer support for:

Smooth adaptation to their new assignment in Ivory Coast.Protection and health for their family amidst their missionary endeavors.Wisdom, discernment, and safety during their ministry engagements.Language learning, particularly French, to facilitate service in West Africa.Academic success and spiritual growth for Noel and Shirley.

In unity, let us uplift the Chaguala family in prayer as they continue to serve as beacons of Christ's love and grace in Africa.

CONTACT Linda Goodrich at LindaGoodrich1@outlook.com to schedule.

The Heights began serving in 2024 as global missionaries in Croatia. Rev. Jeremy and Reetu are serving on the Central Europe Field along with their three children: Zane, Ruby, and Kavya. As Field Finance Coordinator, Reetu serves and resources the local churches and districts across the dozen countries on the Central Europe Field. Jeremy serves as the Nazarene Country Leader for Croatia and serves with local church and compassionate ministries. 

Previous to joining the Central Europe Field, Jeremy and Reetu have served the Church of the Nazarene in Nashville (USA), Accra (Ghana), Dakar (Senegal), and Indianapolis (USA) in various roles as missionaries, NCM leaders, and university faculty and staff. As an ordained elder, Jeremy has also served as a pastor in a variety of local churches. Reetu has a B.A. in Sociology & Intercultural Studies from Olivet Nazarene University and a M.B.A. from Trevecca Nazarene University. Jeremy has also a B.A. in Sociology & Intercultural Studies from Olivet Nazarene University and a M.A. in Urban Pastoral Leadership from Olivet as well. The Heights are passionate about cross-cultural engagement, urban ministry, poverty alleviation, and sharing the story of God's work through the global Church.

As a family, the Heights enjoy playing board games, sharing meals with friends around their dinner table, and traveling together. Zane (born 2017) loves reading, Ruby (born 2019) enjoys art, and Kavya (born 2021) loves cooking with her parents.

The Heights are excited to be a part of the work of God in Central Europe and are blessed to be a part of the global missions work of the Church of the Nazarene.