About

A community shaped by grace, hope, and love.

Norwalk Seventh-day Adventist Church is part of a worldwide movement of Christ-followers known for our love of Scripture, the Sabbath, healthful living, and serving our neighbors.

Church leaders praying with laying on of hands

Our mission

Norwalk Seventh-Day Adventist Church leads, likes, and loves people so they have abundant life in Christ. To love God, love people, and serve Norwalk and Greater Los Angeles by sharing the good news of Jesus through worship, discipleship, and practical compassion. We believe the gospel changes everything — relationships, health, finances, identity, and eternity.

What we believe

  • • The Bible is the inspired Word of God, our guide for faith and life.
  • • Salvation is a gift from God through faith in Jesus Christ.
  • • The Sabbath (Saturday) is a weekly gift of rest, worship, and joy.
  • • Our bodies are temples — we honor God in how we live, eat, and rest.
  • • Jesus is coming again, and that hope shapes how we live today.

Read the full 28 Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Leadership

Our church is shepherded by pastoral and lay leaders committed to the spiritual health of the congregation and the wellbeing of our community.

Senior Pastor

Pastor Peter Luke Baptiste

Head Elder

Larry Miller

Community Outreach Director

Melissa Baptiste

Youth Ministries Lead

Jacky Cuellar

Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Peter Baptiste is passionate about sharing the Gospel and helping people experience a deeper, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. With a heart for both spiritual growth and community connection, he is committed to creating a welcoming environment where individuals and families can feel supported, encouraged, and spiritually nourished.

At Norwalk Seventh-day Adventist Church, Pastor Peter leads with a focus on Christ-centered teaching, practical application of Scripture, and genuine care for people from all walks of life. His desire is to see lives transformed through faith, relationships strengthened, and hope renewed in every person who walks through our doors.

Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or looking for a church home, Pastor Peter and the Norwalk SDA Church family look forward to welcoming you.

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Pastor Peter Baptiste and his family

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