PASTOR WACHAGI CHARLES
FROM DUST TO TRANSFORMING THE COMMUNITY, THE STORY OF OUR FOUNDER
Pastor Wachagi Charles and his wife Muzaki Joan are the lead pastors of Body of Christ Ministries Mbale and founders of Christhome for Children and Food Bank (CCFB) in Mbale, Eastern Uganda, transforming their own stories of hunger and hardship into a mission of hope restored. Pastor Charles grew up experiencing severe hunger and poverty, losing two brothers to starvation. His path changed thanks to sponsorship from Pastor Joe Peters (USA), igniting a passion to break the cycle of poverty through education and spiritual guidance—a mission shared by his wife, Joan, who also faced a difficult start as an orphan.
PASTOR MUZAKI JOAN
Joan's story began in the bustling, beautiful but often unforgiving town of Mbale in Eastern Uganda, nestled near the majestic Mount Elgon. She spent her childhood in a single-room home with her single mother, Mama Rose. Mama Rose was a woman of fierce pride and limited means, trying desperately to provide a hired labor for wealthier families, but the lack of consistent income meant Joan often felt the sting of poverty. She was an orphan in all but name, growing up without a safety net.
The true hardship hit when Joan was just ten. Her mother, weakened by perpetual worries, old age and sickly. Joan without a clear family structure to fall back on, Joan found herself navigating the tough streets of Mbale alone. She learned early that survival required sharp wits and hustle. So, she started small, selling sachets of water or roadside snacks near the taxi park and this is how she met with Charles.
PASTOR LYDIA NAMABASA
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Pastor Lydia has served as pastor for nearly 11 years and at Body of Christ Ministries Mbale since March 2023. She and her husband have been married since 2016 and have one daughter called shalom is one of Christhome nursery and primary school pupils. Lydia is an alumni with a Bugema university education in primary After several years in teaching in the public schools, nearly 12 years. Lydia was called to ministry 2013 She was ordained in 10 years ago at Arena of liberty international ministry. Prior to arriving at BCM, she served at Arena of Liberty international ministry in Nakaloke Mbale. She has served as a pastor.
APOSTLE SAM MUBALA
APOSTLE
Sam and his family came to Body of Christ ministries in 2016, the men’s minister and he was anointed to the office of apostle in 2022. He is the lead teaching pastor of Body of Christ ministries. Sam heads the men’s Department in the ministry and the adult’s small group.
Sam is married to Sarah, who leads the women elders’ forum for the church. They have 2 children: they have one daughter and one son.
EVANGELIST OTHIENO ALEX
Evangelist - Equipping the Outreach, and Pioneering Ministries
Evangelist Alex has been a member of Body of Christ Ministries Mbale since 2018. He and wife Millycent have been married 10 years and have two children. Alex is an alumnus of Uganda Christian University and has a Bachelors in Public Administration and Management.
Alex co-founder Christhome nursery and primary school (CHNPS), as an educational ministry of Body of Christ Ministries Mbale in 2019. The mission of CHNPS is to resource and support homeschooling families using a community school model based upon Christian values that prioritize faith, family, and education.
PASTOR YESSE KIBBO
Youth Pastor
Pastor Yesse and his family came to Body of Christ ministries in 2020, and he was ordained to the pastoral ministry in 2023. He leads the Leadership Department in the ministry as well as the young adult small group.
Yese is married to Dorothy Nekesa, who leads the volunteers for the church. They have 5 children: 3 daughters and 2 sons. Racheal Mukimba the elder sings in the young choir. Yese is the CEO of Mbale concrete company Ltd and Consultant.