The business companies in the Dr. Marla ecosystem operate independently of the ministry work. They share a founder and a set of values — service, community, long-term thinking — but they are not the same thing.
This page is here because the ministry is real, it has been real for decades, and it deserves its own space. Not as a business asset. As a record of commitment.
Derribando Murallas Christian Center is a faith community rooted in Providence, Rhode Island. The name means Breaking Down Walls. The work is ministry, worship, outreach, and community support.
For Dr. Marla, this is not separate from who she is professionally. It is foundational to it. The belief that people deserve to be served well — in business and in life — comes from the same place.
Shekinah Praise Agency is the worship and praise arm of the ministry. Dedicated to worship leadership, praise programming, and the musical and creative dimensions of faith community.
Where Derribando Murallas is the community, Shekinah Praise Agency is the expression. Together they form the ministry presence Dr. Marla has built alongside thirty years of business.
The belief that communities deserve to be served well. That people deserve honest work, real expertise, and genuine care. That is the foundation of every company in the ecosystem. It is also the foundation of every ministry effort. Same source. Different expressions.
For information about Derribando Murallas Christian Center or Shekinah Praise Agency, reach out directly.