Takoma Park Seventh-day Adventist Church
Our church is a part of the Potomac Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists within the North American Division. We host both contemporary and traditional worship services to meet the worship needs of all who come and worship with us. Are you the type of person who enjoys singing the hymns that are the cornerstone of worship? Maybe you are the kind of person who enjoys more classical choral arrangements? Or perhaps you enjoy just good old praise and worship or more contemporary singing? You are sure to find exactly what your soul needs every Sabbath with us!
Mission & Vision —
Mission
To Love whom Christ Loves,To Go where Christ Leads
To Teach what Christ Taught
To Serve as Christ served
To Hope in Christ’s Return
Vision
We are a welcoming and diverse community united in following Jesus to love and serve.Church Staff

Daniel
Xisto
Pastor of
Church Ops & Community
Pastor Xisto is taking Jesus at His word when He says to set the oppressed free, share your bread with the hungry, and welcome the foreigner.

Anwar
Ottley
Pastor of
Worship
Pastor Ottley has a vision for musical excellence and provides leadership for all aspects of worship at Takoma Park including music, liturgy, and programming.

Griselda
Jobe
Pastor of
Children
Pastor Jobe is passionate about creatively sharing the gospel through activities and education so children and young families can learn to fall in love with Jesus.
Office Manager
Hyacinth Aaronoffice@thetpchurch.org
Treasurer
Kimberly Griffin
kimberly.griffin@thetpchurch.org
Church Operations
Media Director
Sheldon Kennedymediadirector@thetpchurch.org
Bookkeeper
Rose Jones
rose.jones@thetpchurch.org
Digital Brand Manager
Jana-Lynn Louis
Janalynn.louis@thetpchurch.org
Head Elder
Dunbar Henri
dunbar118@yahoo.com
Church Clerk
Romania Voisinrvtap@aol.com
Maintenance Technician
Glenn PedersenSecurity
John ReedMinistries
Adult Sabbath School
Trevor O'NeilAdventurers
Jackie McFarlaneBuilding Committee
Morris ThompsonCaribbean Connection
America KingChildren's Ministry
Pastor JobeDeaconess
America KingDeacon
Odel BlackwoodDisability Coordinator
Andrew GriffithEducation Department
Sanjay ThomasFamily Life
Sandra MarleyFinance Committee
Earla StoweHealth Ministry
D'Jahna AkinyemiLord's Lunch
Marcus BrownLower Division Sabbath School (under 5)
Ngina KussagaMen's Ministry
Joel BullardMinistry Support Comm
Tara CallisteMusic Coordinator
Pastor OttleyService Sabbath
Michelle OetmanPathfinders
Leader NeededPrayer Ministry
Sonia BlackwoodPrison Ministry
Lennox HenryPublic Affairs & Rel. Lib.
Temitope OwolabiS.A.L.T.
Mary-Helen DoveSeniors (50 Plus)
Alberta ColeyStewardship
Mark CastellinoThe Welcome Team
Samuel KingTreasurer
Rhonda BedellWomen Ministry
Kisha SamuelYoung Professionals
Maya ThomasYouth Department
Shemika CampbellTakoma Academy Preparatory School
Takoma Academy Preparatory School is the exciting private parochial co-educational elementary school formed from the foundation of the Sligo Adventist and John Nevins Andrews Schools, two institutions that have each proudly served the community for over a century. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, on the campus with Takoma Academy and just a few blocks from Washington Adventist University, our beautiful, fully renovated school is part of an educational community that will cultivate your child’s dreams and aspirations.
TA Prep offers a comprehensive program for children ages 2½ through 8th grade. As part of the largest Protestant school system in the world, our diversity offers rich possibilities for friendships and cultural experiences within the context of Adventist Christian education and fellowship.
At TA Prep, children begin an educational journey that will take them through college, preparing them to go confidently wherever God guides them. Surrounded by bright and inspiring facilities, innovative technology, the best teachers, and strong Christian values, TA Prep students are put on a path to becoming critical thinkers, achievers, servant leaders, and peace-builders.
Visit the Takoma Academy Preparatory School Website at https://taprep.org/
Worship With Us
We host both contemporary and traditional worship services to meet the worship needs of all who come and worship with us. Are you the type of person who enjoys singing the hymns that are the cornerstone of worship? Maybe you are the kind of person who enjoys more classical choral arrangements? Or perhaps you enjoy just good old praise and worship or more contemporary singing? You are sure to find exactly what your soul needs every Sabbath with us!
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