Welcome to our Family
We’re delighted to have you here. Our mission is to share God’s love, inspire faith, and serve our community with compassion. Whether you're joining us for worship, seeking spiritual growth, or looking to connect with a warm and welcoming church family, you are always welcome.Explore our website to learn more about our ministries, upcoming events, and how you can be part of our faith journey.We look forward to worshiping with you!
Our Vision and Mission
The mission of the First Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church is to proclaim the everlasting gospel in thecontext of the Three Angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12.
Our PASTOR
Pastor Leonard Newton is a product of Christian education, he is a proudgraduate of Miami Union Academy. He felt the call of God to enroll atOakwood University where he obtained a Bachelor’s of Arts degree inTheology. He also attended Walden University, where he earned aMaster’s of Science degree in Psychology.
He has been blessed to minister in the Southeastern Conference for over20 years, where he has pastored the Ebenezer SDA church in Bartow FL ,the All Nations SDA church in Winter Haven, FL., the Alpha Agape andLebanon SDA churches in Miami Florida. The Maranatha Seventh-dayAdventist Church in Tallahassee, Florida, the Mt Olive Seventh-dayAdventist Church in Quincy, Florida, United SDA church in Delray BeachFlorida. He also pastored the Daughter of Zion Seventh-day church inDelray Florida and the Trinity Temple S.D.A. Church in Belle Glade Fl.He now Pastors the Lighthouse SDA Church in Ft Lauderdale FL and theFirst Ephesus SDA Church in West Park Fl.
Pastor Leonard Newton III
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Newton has conducted severalevangelistic crusades that have led many souls to Christ. He was able tosuccessfully build a church for one of his congregations, he hasrenovated churches and paid off mortgages. He was instrumental instarting a Seventh Day Adventist School in Tallahassee Fl. He is marriedto the love of his life and best friend Shelly-Ann. They are blessedwith three children Sanaa, Lauren and "LJ" . Pastor Newton main goal inlife is follow God’s will where ever it leads.
Our Beliefs
Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God,you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole. Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture.
The expression of these concepts help provide an overall picture of what this Christian denomination collectively believes and practices. Together, these teachings reveal a God who is the architect of the world. In wisdom, grace and infinite love, He is actively working to restore a relationship with humanity that will last for eternity. The 28 Fundamental Beliefs can be organized into six categories of doctrine: God, man, salvation, the church, daily Christian life, and last-day events (restoration).