Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Apostle Crishanda Burgos

Senior Leader

A 21st century woman of God constantly on the move, Apostle Crishanda Burgos’ mission is to fulfill the assignments given to her by the Lord Jesus Christ.  Accepting her call in 2006 and becoming an ordained Prophet, she has been under the tutelage of some of the most eminent Kingdom Trailblazers and has operated under many facets within God’s Kingdom.
     Striving to mentor, provoke, cultivate and propel men and women of God into their destiny, Apostle Burgos heads CCM, a Para Ministry which is a vehicle used to help edify, indoctrinate, mentor and counsel the body of Christ. Pushing the King in Arts and Entertainment, she is also the host of  “Cooking with the Prophet.” Each episode is filled with scrumptious meals coupled with a life changing word that will assuredly satisfy the physical and spiritual appetite.
Apostle is excited about her recent nuptials, and is thrilled about what the Lord has done by bringing her and Pastor Manuel Burgos together in holy matrimony.
      Receiving her commission as an Apostle in July 2022, she is transforming lives through deliverance, training, personal counsel, and teaching the word of God as the senior leader of The Life Church Outreach Ministries in Hammond, IN, where “We are EXCITED to “DO” Life with you!

Pastor Prophet Crishawn Tillman

Executive Pastor
ctillman@tlcoministry.com
Believes and walks out Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. He is a loving husband to Erica and father of two. A servant in the kingdom of God, he is a voice that is needed in such a time as this. His intention is to deliver the raw and unmitigated word of the Lord with accuracy.

Pastor Manuel Burgos

Senior Pastor
mburgos@tlcoministry.com
Is a 21st century Kingdom warrior and a faithful husband to Apostle Crishanda Burgos. His zeal and passion is to see the work of the Kingdom fulfilled. Pastor Burgos is a fiery, compassionate, and jovial man of God that loves God’s people.


Elder Kimberly Kelly

Senior Elder
kkelly@tlcoministry.com
Is married to Bro. Charles Kelly, Jr. and an Auntie/Mom.  A teacher in the workplace and calling, her favorite scripture is Matthew 6:33, Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Elder Kelly serves as an administrator for The Life Church, CCM Ministries and leads the Welcome Home committee. It is her ultimate desire to assure that the work of the Kingdom is done in excellence, for faith without works is dead.

Pastor Jacqueline Bennett

Administration
jbennett@tlcoministry.com
Loves God; God's people and His Word. A native of Gary, IN, Pastor Bennett extends her  career experience of 30 years in administration and marketing, her love and gift of crafting along with 38 years in ministry to  The Life Church Ministry. She serves as a teacher of the gospel, and on the administration team. Her excitement for serving the Lord exudes through  all she does for the ministry.

Pastor  Arkitta Brown

Administration
abrown@tlcoministry.com
Is married to Bro. Daniel Brown, they share three children and three grandchildren. Joining The Life Church in 2021 she serves on the Administration Team, Welcome Home Team, and the Praise Team. One of her favorite scriptures is Colossians 3:17, Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all as unto the Lord. Let’s Do Life Together!

Pastor Marcus Morgan

Music Ministry
mmorgan@tlcoministry.com

Husband to Mylena and father to his beautiful children, three daughters and one son. Pastor Morgan leads the music department, which includes sound, technology and worship.  As a pastor he honors his duty to guard the interests of our Lord Jesus in His Kingdom and His bride “the church.” He loves to teach the word of God, so it will inform and empower the believer.  Delivering the glory of God in all he does, he helps those he encounters to understand the benefits of a life in Christ. Also seeking to establish Kingdom principles in the sectors of Marriage and Family as well as in the space of arts and entertainment.

Minister Cherese Butcher

Adjutant Miistry
cbutcher@tlcoministry.com
Is a mother of three, and a grandmother to two. An entrepreneur, she truly believes if it had not been for the Lord who was on her side, where would she be? Minister Butcher is a great example of what deliverance and transformation should look like and will hope that others will experience the same levels of freedom as she does.

Minister April Marshall

Director of Children and Youth Ministry
amarshall@tlcoministry.com
Is a devoted mother of two beautiful girls and all three love Jesus! She serves on the Praise and Worship Team and leads the Children and Youth Department. Fulfilling her call in ministry and the sphere of influence of education, Minister Marshall builds solid foundations for our future by teaching children.


Minister Diamond Stewart

Adjutant Ministry
dstewart@tlcoministry.com
Is an educator by trade, and a firestarter in the Kingdom of God. She leads the Armorbearer ministry and works on the Welcome Home team.  Minister Stewart strives to see lives changed through helping people through their journey by motivating and encouraging them to push through the pain of the past and the fears of their future.

Deaconess Desha Holmes

Hospitality
dholmes@tlcoministry.com
Loving mother to daughter, Aubrianna and son, Jahonise,  she trusts in the Lord and acknowledges and allows Him to direct her path according to Proverbs 3:5-6. Affectionately known as Deaconess Desha, she leads The Life Church’s Greeters and is an intricate member of the Adjutant team. She wholeheartedly embraces the journey to BEcome. Her bright smile is a blessing to all who enter the doors of The Center.