Arlington Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Since 1963, the Arlington adventist church has been a vibrant fellowship of love, acceptance and forgiveness. We desire to share the love of christ in the dallas-fort worth metroplex and around the world.

CORE VALUES

+ JESUS FIRST, ALWAYS
Our primary goal is to reflect Him in all we do so that others might be drawn closer to Him.

+ BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT SERVES
We grow together, connect, and learn to serve our members, their families, and our community.

+ GROW LEADERS
We mentor and equip all ages to be ambassadors for Christ.

+ BRING THE WORD TO LIFE
Through the Bible, we aim to nurture spiritual and intellectual growth in our community at every age.

+ HONOR CHRIST WITH OUR BEST
We aim to do everything for the glory of Jesus Christ; thus, we will do everything to the best of our abilities.

+ DIVERSE YET UNITED
We celebrate and capitalize on our diversity as we work together collaboratively to make a powerful impact in our community.

+ DISTINCTIVE & UNIQUE
We aim to be authentic in community as we live out the Gospel of Jesus both in worship and lifestyle.


OUR MISSION

THROUGH G R A C E WE ARE A CHURCH ENGAGED WITH EACH OTHER AND OUR WORLD.

GROW in Jesus through abiding in Him. (John 15:4-5). REACH out to those in need. (Matt. 25:40). ACCEPT the broken. (Matt. 9:10-13). CARE for our community both young and old. (1 Tim. 5:8). EQUIP leaders to show the world the true nature of God. (Eph. 4:11-13

 

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone to win as many as possible. … I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.”
— 1 Corinthians 9:19, 22

We know that finding a church home can be a daunting task. here at Arlington Adventist Church we have 4 distinct services Just for you.

 

LEGACY 9:00am

An early morning classic and reflective worship experience for people of all ages. It is rooted firmly in Jesus Christ, the Bible and celebrates the heritage of our Adventist faith. It provides mission-driven, relevant Christ-focused messages both for individuals and families alike.

YG CHURCH 10:15am

YG Church is the worship experience led by our vibrant young adult ministry, inviting all generations to pursue intimacy with GOD, experience community with each other, and inspire those around us with the hope of grace. Our desire is to deepen our devotion to Jesus.

MOSAIC 11:30am

Honors the beauty and diversity of the Arlington Adventist Church through a dynamic, praise-filled worship experience. The service provides mission-driven, relevant, and Christ-focused messages. The environment is welcoming to individuals and to families.

UG TALKS 11:03am

UG Talks is specifically created for High School students from all walks of life to feel free to worship and dive deep in Bible study. In our time together students will experience a family oriented gathering where ideas, questions, and thoughts are shared freely within a safe and loving space.


DO YOU HAVE: KIDS? // Early TEENS? // TEENAGERS?

We would love to partner with you!!

 
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BIRTH TO 5TH GRADE

Discover the children’s ministry of the Arlington Adventist Church: a supportive fellowship focused on helping families grow and kids build their faith through Bible stories, worship, and group activities. This ministry is designed for kids from birth through 5th grade.

 
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JR HIGH STUDENTS

Discover the Junior High ministry of the Arlington Adventist Church. An energetic group focused on helping jr. high kids to grow closer to one another while learning more about God and His plans for each of them. The ministry is targeted toward kids in 6th - 8th grade.

 
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HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS

Discover the High-School student ministry of the Arlington Adventist Church. A dynamic community focused on helping students to build their faith by exploring the love of Jesus through study and service in a safe environment.


LIFE GROUPS & BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

Life Groups

Our Life Groups provide fellowship and support to men and women in our community!!

Bible Study Groups

Sabbath Schools meets every Saturday from 10:15am - 11:15am

KEVIN WELLS // Senior Pastor

KEVIN WELLS // Senior Pastor

Kevin is the one you will normally see preaching, visiting in the foyer or coming to see you in the hospital. He has been called by God to point to Christ.

kevin@arlingtonadventist.com

ALLISON CASILLAS // Executive Pastor

Allison is the one who helps organize and make sure day to day operations run smoothly. She oversees the staff of the church and serves as overall “troubleshooter”. 

allison@arlingtonadventist.com

A ALLAN MARTIN PhD // YG Church Pastor

A ALLAN MARTIN PhD // YG Church Pastor

Allan is the one who is least likely to be preaching in a suit and is the most likely to be using social media. His passion for helping develop young adults as leaders is contagious.

amartin@arlingtonadventist.com

amartin@ygchurch.com

ODDIE OLAZARAN // High School Pastor

Oddie is part adventure guide, part spiritual mentor, and all-around fun-loving pastor who builds authentic relationships with kids. His team creates a vibrant and inclusive environment where students can grow in faith and discover their purpose in Christ.

oddie@arlingtonadventist.com

TONYA HERMAN // Children’s Pastor

Tonya is our chief kid whisperer, professional fun-haver, and planner extraordinaire. She is dedicated to helping kids discover our amazing God and to supporting parents as they disciple their kids.

tonya@arlingtonadventist.com

HEIDI JACKSON // Community Services Pastor

HEIDI JACKSON // Community Services Pastor

Heidi has a heart the size of Texas to serve our community and be the hands and feet of Jesus. She seeks to meet the needs of “the least of these” through our food pantry, vision and soon medical and dental clinics.

heidi@arlingtonadventist.com

EUGENE KITNEY // Campus Pastor, Lewisville Campus

EUGENE KITNEY // Campus Pastor, Lewisville Campus

Eugene is from the South, South Africa that is. His passion is to reach the Lewisville community by using the experience and ethos of the Arlington Adventist Church.

eugene@arlingtonadventist.com

COMING SOON // Campus Pastor, Burton Adventist Academy

This pastor can be found teaching every day. Their ministry is dedicated to the pastoral care and discipleship of the students, staff, families, and alumni of Burton Academy. We’ll let you know soon who our new campus pastor will be.

 
LOSELIE WEBER // Secretary

LOSELIE WEBER // Secretary

Loselie is the first voice you will hear when you call the church and the one most likely to respond to your email. She is the hub for all things Arlington Adventist Church.

loselie@arlingtonadventist.com

ROCHELY NAVARO // Events Coordinator

If it is happening at the church, Rochely knows about it. She is the keeper of the calendar and makes sure everyone is well taken care of when they use our building for ministry or events.

rochely@arlingtonadventist.com

ADRIAN MIZHER // Treasurer

Adrian is the one who is responsible for counting the dollars, as well as sometimes the Pesos and Euros. He also makes sure that everything in the building is working correctly.

adrian@arlingtonadventist.com

JAMESON FRANCIS // Music Director

JAMESON FRANCIS // Music Director

Not only does Jameson make great music, he also facilitates the amazing music we hear week in and week out during our Gatherings. If you can sing or play an instrument, Jameson is the one to talk to.

jameson@arlingtonadventist.com

RYAN GIL // Media Director

RYAN GIL // Media Director

If it has to do with the lights or the cameras that capture the action which takes place in worship, Ryan is the guy. He is a technical wizard but also understands the art behind an excellent worship service.

ryan@arlingtonadventist.com

Gil Mangual // Sound Director

Sound and AV are Gil’s department at church. On top of that, Gil is involved in music for our main services and UG. If you have a creative project, Gil’s your guy.

gil@arlingtonadventist.com

 

Board Members

Meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30p


Executive Pastor // Allison Casillas

Senior Pastor // Kevin Wells

Head Elder // Vennor Hackshaw

Treasurer // Adrian Mizher

Finance Committee Chair // Chad Giles

Clerk // Khaeris Guerrero

Head Deacon // Steve Heinrich

Head Deaconess // Angie Henderson

Associate Clerk // Allen Weber

BAA Principal // Ellen Thomas

MCT Chairperson //Todd Batiste

At Large Seat #3 // Carrie Long

At Large Seat #1 // Mike Massey

At Large Seat #2 // Bo Livingston

At Large Seat #6 // James Dechavez

At Large Seat #4 // Erica Sails

At Large Seat #5 // Glenda Fernando

At Large Seat #9 // Vahé Martinsen

At Large Seat #7 // David Griggs

At Large Seat #8 //Philip Belz