Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ who live as His loving witnesses and proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels' Messages in preparation for His soon return.
We strive to create a welcoming community where people can experience God's love, grow in their faith, and serve others.
Our Pastor
Pastor Chalvar Henry
Pastor Henry serves as the Island Coordinator for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Nevis, shepherding the congregations in Charlestown, Brown Hill, and Gingerland. With multiple degrees including a Bachelor's in Religion and Computing, an MBA from Andrews University, and a Master's in Pastoral Theology, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our church family.
Together with his wife Nadia, an Economist, and their son Nathan, Pastor Henry is deeply committed to Christ and the Gospel Commission. He strives to be an example to all believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity while faithfully caring for and nurturing the family of God.
Quick Facts
- Founded in 1904
- Part of the South Leeward Conference
- Active community outreach programs
- Weekly worship services
- Youth and children's ministries
Our Beliefs
The Bible
We believe the Bible is God's inspired Word and the foundation for our faith and practice.
Salvation
We believe in salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, available to all who accept Him.
The Sabbath
We observe the seventh-day Sabbath as a day of rest, worship, and ministry.
Our Leadership Team
Church Leadership
- First Elder: Daniel Williams
- Head Deacon: Joel Williams
- Head Deaconess: Verna Williams
- Church Clerk: Shelissa Williams
- Treasurer: Varina Williams
Ministry Directors
- Family Ministries: Daughn Williams
- Youth Leader: Schaquania Liburd
- Children's Ministries: Schakima France
- Health Ministries: Junie Powell
- Music Coordinator: Juan Williams
Our History
Our church's story began in 1904 when Evelyn Swanston returned to Nevis after accepting the Adventist message in St. Lucia. Starting with small meetings in her home at Bath Village, the congregation grew through divine providence and dedicated evangelism. A notable story from our early days involves Ellen Samuel of Church Ground, who was led to the Sabbath truth through the Holy Spirit's direct intervention.
Over the years, our church has grown and moved several times:
- 1904: First meetings in Bath Village
- 1928: Relocated to Cedar Trees in Charlestown
- 1930s: Moved adjacent to the Court House and Memorial Square
- 1946: Established our church building on Government Road
- 2022: Broke ground for our new sanctuary at Stoney Grove
- 2024: Moved to our new location in Stoney Grove
Through the decades, we've been blessed with strong, Spirit-led leadership and a growing congregation. Multiple generations of families have been established in the faith, and hundreds have been baptized into our church family. Today, we continue our legacy of proclaiming the gospel message, providing health education and community services, supporting youth development through Pathfinders, and engaging in both local and global mission work.