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OUR LEADERS


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Pastor Mark Ferrell
Pastor Mark and Patricia Ferrell love to help people get closer to Christ and build their faith in God. One way to build faith and overcome doubt is to understand the Bible and God’s messages.  Pastor Mark enjoys taking easy Bible passages and making them relevant to everyday life, and taking difficult Bible texts and making them easy to understand for those worshipping with us.  One of his favorite Bible texts is Jeremiah 29:13-14: “‘You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD.”  Many people tell us that they have a greater appreciation for Christ and His word as they listen to Pastor Mark’s sermons and Bible Studies, both while attending our worship services as well as listening online.  Patricia is involved with the various children’s ministries in our church, and during the week works with our veterans at the VA Medical Center.  One of her favorite Bible passages is Philippians 4:4-8: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” In his free time Pastor Mark enjoys mountain biking and paragliding while Patricia enjoys letterpress printing and gardening, and they both love to explore the beautiful Bay Area together with their two furry little dogs, Kimchi and Kimbap. 
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Pastor Roldan Abello
Pastor Roldan and Morena Abello love to share the love of Jesus with everyone they meet.  No matter what a person’s religious background is, Pastor Roldan is happy to meet with them in person at their home, coffee shop, or a park; or by telephone and online options, and help them learn more about God and His love for them, and encourage them.  His favorite Bible verse is one that he experiences every day: “ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 1:4).   As a result of his Bible Studies, hundreds of people have shown their love for Jesus and His church by being baptized, and experiencing the peace that comes from a commitment to Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour.  Morena loves music, and her involvement with the Music Ministry in our church has blessed many people over the years.  Her favorite Bible text embodies her personal relationship with Jesus: “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3).  During the week Morena works with people with medical needs, assisting them with their unique challenges.  In his free time Pastor Roldan enjoys cooking, while Morena enjoys singing, and they both love hiking and going on road trips to explore new areas with each other and their three adult children and one furry cute little dog, Kikai.

OUR BELIEFS

San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church is a church that has committed itself to Jesus Christ.

We're here because we rejoice in the security of Jesus' love as revealed on the Cross of Calvary, where He loved us 'to the end of love' by dying for us.  That was the only way He could offer us eternal life - since we have sinned and brought upon ourselves the wages of suffering and eternal death.  As creator of mankind, he took responsibility for us.

Only by such a terrible sacrifice could He demonstrate the depth of His love - so necessary to tear us away from our self-centeredness and replace in us the true values of life.

It is our studied purpose to respond to the love of God in a meaningful way.  It is our passion.  In our own strength we are unable, but by His grace we surrender ourselves to Him in the hope that He will complete His shortened life through us.

In this we find great happiness and peace.  Jesus is the desire of lonely hearts.  He has made us like Himself and for Himself.  It is our joy to worship and honor Him on His Sabbath, which we share as a perpetual assurance that He is our God.

He is returning soon - for us and all who truly love life.  He is our Savior, our Lover, our Life.  And He wants to be yours.  He loves you more than you can imagine.  Won't you come with us? 

We want your eternal companionship-and so does He!

Learn more about the Seventh Day Adventist Church's beliefs here.
San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church | 2889 California St. San Francisco, CA 94115 | 415-921-9016
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