When we married twenty-four years ago, we could not have imagined the remarkable journey ahead. Like many couples, we encountered seasons of disagreement, financial pressure, and the day-to-day demands of raising a family. At moments when money might have divided us, we made a deliberate choice to deepen our faith and strengthen our commitment to each other. I, Chris Tshibangu, am an entrepreneur who believes that lasting success begins in the heart. The Bible teaches that out of the heart flow the issues of life, and my experience has confirmed that every external achievement starts with inner growth and spiritual alignment.

My wife, Celine Kambansenda Tshibangu, has been an unwavering partner in every endeavor. Together we delight in our three daughters-Gloria, Theresa, and Chricelia-and we

continue to make family life our highest earthly priority. Our professional and personal journey began with humble circumstances. I arrived in the United States with only $87 and limited English, holding an economics degree from the

Université de Liège in Belgium. Within a year, I graduated with honors as a network engineer from the Computer Learning Center in Fort Worth, Texas. At the time, many immigrants sought stable careers in either medical or technical fields. I chose engineering for its job security, not because I sensed a spiritual calling.

From 2000 to 2008 I worked in corporate America, pursuing what I believed to be the American Dream. During the 2008 real-estate crash, we lost more than $40,000 in our 401(k) in a single day. The setback was significant, but it clarified our priorities and strengthened our faith. Earlier, in 2003, I had met my first mentor, Dr. Gene Lingerfelt, a pastor and trader. Daily 5 a.m. prayer sessions with him instilled a discipline of early-morning prayer that remains a cornerstone of our life.

In 2004, after a season of prayer and reflection, I sensed a clear call to entrepreneurship. By 2008, I transitioned out of corporate life to pursue this God-given mission of helping others unlock their potential and live with freedom and purpose. Since then, I have built a multi–seven-figure career in sales and marketing across industries such as insurance, alarm systems, solar energy, and real estate. Throughout these years, Celine and I strengthened our marriage, eliminated debt, and developed a portfolio of income-producing real estate investments. Our financial strategy has always reflected the same principles that sustain our marriage: unity, vision, and biblical wisdom.

Our guiding conviction is simple: when marriage is strong, finances will follow. When finances are aligned with God’s principles, true freedom becomes possible. Today we enjoy a marriage firmly rooted in faith and supported by a resilient financial foundation. From Africa to Europe to America, our journey confirms a timeless truth: success begins in the heart and is expressed in every dimension of life.

For more than a decade, we have also served other Christian couples, helping them navigate the intersection of faith, marriage, and finances. The Marriage First – Freedom Follows

Challenge is our latest initiative, designed to help couples replace financial strain with covenant unity and long-term wealth. Through biblical principles and practical coaching, we

guide Christian married couples from stress and disconnection to a marriage characterized by trust, spiritual alignment, and financial freedom-equipping them to create a legacy of generosity and faith-filled stewardship for their children and their communities.