Welcome, and thank you for visiting Pinehouse Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church! We are a culturally diverse community, united by our shared love for Jesus. Though we come from various walks of life and cultures, we celebrate the beauty of our differences while being bound together in faith. As a church, we are committed to spiritual growth, living Christ-like lives, and relying on the guidance of the Spirit of God. Our worship is a harmonious blend of vibrant celebration and sacred reverence, designed to inspire your heart and draw you closer to God.
Anticipating Christ’s return, we exist to reach, relate, revive, and restore all through Christ’s love.Our Mission
United in purpose of making disciples, putting the love of Christ in every home and every heart.Our Vision
Resilience I Inclusivity I Community & FellowshipOur Values
Our Administrative Staff
Gesklin Etienne, Lead Pastor
Pastor Gesklin Etienne is a shepherd, spiritual leader, educator, entrepreneur, and discipleship advocate passionate about helping individuals discover their God-given purpose and grow in Christ. He is committed to biblical teaching, leadership development, and community transformation, equipping people and churches to become spiritually mature and mission-focused.
Currently pursuing a Master of Pastoral Ministry at Andrews University, Pastor Etienne continues to develop his skills in pastoral leadership, spiritual development, and coaching. Through mentoring, the SHIFTING discipleship initiative, and community outreach, he seeks to Reach, Relate, Revive, and Restore lives for the kingdom of God. He also promotes financial literacy and faithful stewardship as essential aspects of holistic discipleship.
Adams Babida, Associate Pastor
Pastor Fiel Adams Morado Babida is a Seventh-day Adventist pastor with a passion for biblical preaching, discipleship, and pastoral ministry. He completed his Master of Divinity at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where he was equipped for gospel ministry and disciple-making.
Pastor Babida has served in pastoral and leadership roles within the Adventist Church, including ministry in Christian education and local church leadership. He is committed to proclaiming the everlasting gospel, nurturing spiritual growth, and equipping believers to live Christ-centered lives.
Known for his heart for people and his dedication to God’s mission, Pastor Babida continues to serve the church by encouraging members to deepen their relationship with Christ and actively participate in His work of making disciples.
First Elder
Glyne Thompson
Treasurer
Marcia Whittaker
Clerk
Palmoha Turner
Communications
Innocent Minega
Elder
Andrew Clarke
Elder
Bertchel Bade
Elder
Marcel Muta
Elder
Conrod Spence
Elder
Elaine Bubnick
Elder
Nyasha Mukura
Elder
Victor Rotaru
Ministry Leaders
Health Ministry Director
Cheri Marchuk
Youth Ministries Director
Del Chaya
Pathfinders’ Club Director
Oren Rotaru
Adventurers’ Club Director
Kereen Spence
Sabbath School Coordinator
Tracey-Ann Stitchell
Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Katherine Marquez
Worship Committee Leader
Roxann Clarke
Music Ministry Leader
Ludmilla Dubceac
Head Deaconess
Nalikando Nachilobe
About The Pastoral Team Dynamic
Pastor Gesklin Etienne serves as the lead pastor and Pastor Adams Babida as the associate pastor at Pinehouse Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church. Together, they form a pastoral team committed to embracing Jesus Christ as their role model and working in harmony to serve their diverse, multicultural congregation. Both pastors celebrate the richness of cultural diversity while fostering the unity of the body of Christ, recognizing and valuing the unique roles each person plays in fulfilling God’s purpose.
Ministry Supports
We, the Pinehouse Pastoral Team, work as one unit to help carry out God’s mission. We believe in delegation and empowerment of church leadership to help Pinehouse Drive thrive and grow spiritually and relationally. We believe in the Biblical model of organization found in the book of Exodus 18:17-23 {“17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me, and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave. 21 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.”}
We are dedicated to helping all ministry leaders achieve the highest success possible as they serve the church and the surrounding community. Each pastor will be responsible for providing assistance to the assigned ministry alongside the dedicated Elders for each ministry.
General Facts
The Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrates cultural diversity and unity, striving to enhance the quality of life for people in all communities by upholding the principles of compassion, justice, and hope as outlined in the Bible. Guided by these ideals, we are dedicated to sharing our faith in God and demonstrating a commitment to the holistic betterment of humanity.
As a global Protestant community of faith, we are home to approximately 21 million members worldwide, including over one million across North America. Our doors are open to individuals of all cultural backgrounds, inviting everyone to worship in any of our more than 151,000 congregations across the globe.
Since our establishment in 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church has grown into a vibrant, multicultural network with 153,253 congregations worldwide, including 6,257 in the United States and Canada. We operate the second-largest integrated network of educational institutions globally, with 7,792 schools educating 1.8 million students, including 852 schools in North America. Our commitment to holistic care extends to health services, where we manage the largest Protestant network of hospitals and clinics, encompassing 733 healthcare institutions worldwide, with 65 hospitals in the United States and Canada.
Recognized in 2011 as the fastest-growing Christian denomination in North America by USA Today, the Adventist Church is also celebrated as the most racially diverse religious community in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center’s 2014 Religious Landscape Study. Our members reflect a rich tapestry of cultures, comprising 37% white, 32% Black, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 8% from other or mixed racial backgrounds.
We are united in our mission to serve humanity, celebrating the beauty of our shared diversity and working together to make a positive impact in the world.
Ministry Supports
We, the Pinehouse Pastoral Team, work as one unit to help carry out God’s mission. We believe in delegation and empowerment of church leadership to help Pinehouse Drive thrive and grow spiritually and relationally. We believe in the Biblical model of organization found in the book of Exodus 18:17-23 {“17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me, and I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to him. 20 Teach them his decrees and instructions, and show them the way they are to live and how they are to behave. 21 But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. 22 Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. 23 If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.”}
We are dedicated to helping all ministry leaders achieve the highest success possible as they serve the church and the surrounding community. Each pastor will be responsible for providing assistance to the assigned ministry alongside the dedicated Elders for each ministry.