CHURCH PLANTING
We partner with missionaries worldwide to train Christian leaders and pastors to start home Bible studies and plant new churches—each one reaching deeper into their communities for Christ. In recent years, we’ve also helped raise funds to purchase and develop ministry properties in the Philippines, Costa Rica, and Malawi, expanding their impact.
In 2026, we are launching our Church Planting School. Our BOLD GOAL is to raise $100,000 to vet and train 10 key pastors, equipping them to launch 10 new churches. To jump-start this initiative, we’ve secured a $50,000 matching gift—meaning every dollar given before the end of 2025 will be doubled and move us toward our goal twice as fast.
Your gift makes a difference today—and for eternity!
Accelerating the Gospel: Training the Trainers in Asia and Latin America
We serve a God of multiplication! For years, Reaching the Hungry (RtH) has witnessed this truth firsthand, establishing 130 water wells and seeing thousands of new believers become committed followers of Jesus Christ through our Life Group model—the very blueprint used by the early church. As RtH enters a new season of strategic growth, our vision is to move from addition to powerful, widespread multiplication across continents:
This vision culminates in our foundational RtH Church Planting Training launch in Thailand in January 2026. I (Pastor Carlos) will be there to personally train key leaders—our 'trainers'—from both Asia and Latin America. These individuals will carry our proven strategy of Vetting, Life Group Multiplication, and Transition to Sunday Gatherings (as outlined in our Church Planting Strategy) back to their home nations.
This trip is not just a training; it is an investment in a global multiplication engine. By equipping these trainers, your support will lead to new churches being planted, not just in one country, but across multiple continents. We are asking for your urgent partnership to fund this critical launch and initiative.
Our bold goal is to raise $100,000 to vet and train 10 key pastors, enabling them to launch 10 new churches.
To kick start this vital initiative, we have secured a generous $50,000 matching gift! This means every dollar you donate today will be immediately doubled, helping us reach our target twice as fast.
With over 31 years in ministry, Pastor Carlos Sales has dedicated his life to advancing the Gospel and empowering church communities. Born in Hong Kong, he graduated from Biola University with a degree in Organizational Leadership. His pastoral journey includes leadership roles in three mega churches, where he effectively planted a thriving church on 23 acres that welcomed 1,800 attendees on its first Sunday. Pastor Carlos has a proven track record of recruiting and training 120 Life Group Shepherd Leaders within his first year, showcasing his ability to recruit, train, and empower Shepherd Leaders to disciple believers. He has taught leaders all over the world and consulted for numerous churches focusing on church growth and shepherd leadership principles. Pastor Carlos has also officiated over 800 weddings, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing relationships. As the founder of Reaching the Hungry, Pastor Carlos remains committed to equipping leaders and revitalizing congregations.
Pastor Chris Arista brings 11 years of dynamic ministry experience, rooted in a rich upbringing in Mexico with missionary parents. His passion for the Word of God led him to study at Calvary Bible College and in Israel. Throughout his journey, Chris has served on staff at various churches, where he honed his leadership skills and developed a deep commitment to teaching the Word of God. As the Director of a Bible College, Pastor Chris has inspired and equipped future leaders for effective ministry. With eight years dedicated to church planting, his vision and dedication have resulted in vibrant church communities that impact their neighborhoods profoundly.
Pastor “Charlie” Atikonda Chale
CHURCH PLANTING TRAINER
Reaching the Hungry
11 Years in Ministry
Born and raised in Malawi, Africa, Pastor "Charlie" Atikonda Chale has lived a life richly intertwined with church service, thanks to his parents who were dedicated pastors and church planters. With 11 years in ministry, his academic pursuit of theology includes a Diploma, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree from a Theological College and a University. Pastor Charlie has focused on local church pastoral work for five years, and his experience extends to academia, where he served as an Assistant Professor for four years and a part-time Professor for two years. He taught Greek and speaks six languages fluently. His expertise as a trainer in missions, discipleship, and church planting has impacted communities across South East Asia, equipping leaders to pursue their calling with fervor and dedication.
Make a Kingdom Impact
Your gift ensures these key leaders receive the mentorship and resources needed to replicate Body Life, establish churches that prioritize discipleship, and share the eternal hope of Christ with thousands more! Join us in transforming communities by training the people who will lead the next generation of believers.
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15
