Gaylord and Celesta are charter members of Christian Life, coming to ministry in 2002. Gaylord served as assistant pastor until 2013, when they moved to Chaing Mai, Thailand to be involved at the Institute for Global Opportunities. Since returning from there, they have been serving in the role of Family Life Pastor, which consists of one on one counseling and mentoring, as well as teaching and preaching. They have 6 children and 5 grandchildren.