Serving as the Field Strategic Coordinator for the Africa Central Field

The Chaguala family, originally from Mozambique, serves as global missionaries in the Africa Region of the Church of the Nazarene. Admirado and Celeste Chaguala share a deep passion for ministry, community service, discipleship, and the development of Christ-centered leaders.

Admirado brings a wealth of ministry and leadership experience from Mozambique, including ten years of local pastoral ministry and the coordination of various initiatives under Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). He has played a key role in establishing child development centers, implementing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and nutrition programs, and supporting district resourcing initiatives. His commitment to developing Christ-centered leaders is reflected in his leadership in the construction of a leadership training center in northern Mozambique.

Admirado currently serves as the Field Strategic Coordinator for the Africa South Central Field, overseeing 52 districts across five countries: Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. His ministry focuses on providing strategic direction to districts, developing leaders, encouraging church growth, building strategic partnerships, and strengthening ministry structures throughout the field.

He holds a master’s degree in Strategic Human Resource Management from Universidade À Politécnica in Mozambique and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Leadership.

Celeste has served in various ministry roles, including as a typist for the Training Extension Education (TEE) program, secretary at the Seminário Nazareno em Moçambique (Bible College), and Literature Coordinator for the Lusophone Field, serving Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa. She has contributed to the development of resources for extension education and discipleship ministries in Mozambique and has also served as the Regional NDI Coordinator for Africa.

Celeste currently serves as the Regional Personnel Coordinator for the Africa Region, overseeing missionary mobilization, training, deployment, and care. She is passionate about seeing intentional and holistic discipleship take place at the grassroots level, particularly helping children grow as faithful followers of Christ.

Celeste holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministries from Northwest Nazarene University in the United States. Her personal motivation is to continue growing in her knowledge of God, deepening her relationship with Him, and remaining faithful and obedient to His calling throughout her life.

Admirado and Celeste are blessed with two adult children. Their son, Noel, is completing his studies in Computer Science. Their daughter, Shirley, is in her second year at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business.

As a family, the Chagualas are committed to serving God, strengthening communities, and equipping others to participate in His mission across Africa.

Prayer Requests

The Chaguala family invites you to join them in prayer for:

• A smooth transition: Grace and wisdom as they adapt to their assignment in the Africa South Central Field.
• Protection and good health: God’s continued protection, strength, and well-being for the entire family.
• Wisdom in ministry: Discernment, courage, and safety as they engage in ministry and leadership development across the field.
• Their children: Academic success, spiritual growth, and continued guidance as Noel and Shirley pursue their studies and discern God’s direction for their lives.

Thank you for standing with the Chaguala family in prayer as they faithfully serve across Africa, seeking to be instruments of Christ’s love, grace, and transforming power in the lives of individuals, churches, and communities.