PASTORAL STAFF

Meet the people that help us reach up, around, and out.

Our church family is blessed to have a diverse and talented team of Pastors and Administrators that keep us mission-focused as we reach up, out, and around. 
From creating outreach programs for our children, youth, and young adults to ensuring our sick members are visited or provided aid, these servant leaders are the humble backbone of our church family. 
MEET THE TEAM
Freddy Rodriguez
Pastor Freddy Rodriguez
Lead Pastor
Pastor Freddy was born in Colombia and has served at the Florida Conference as an Associate/Youth Pastor, specifically at Miami Central, Westchester, and Apopka SDA Churches. He also worked as Chaplain at Greater Miami Adventist Academy, and as the Associate Youth/Young Adults, and Pathfinder Director. Pastor Freddy completed a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, with a minor in Education, from Colombian Adventist University. He also holds a Master’s in Divinity, with an emphasis in Evangelism, from Andrews University and a Doctor of Ministry, emphasis in Pastoral Ministry, from Andrews University. He is happily married to Ruby Corniel, and they lovingly share two sons: Eduardo and Alejandro. His hobbies include bicycling, triathlons, and any outdoor activity with his family. He loves to eat and to share meals with family and friends, and is looking forward to the ultimate dining experience at Jesus’ table in heaven!
Brian Seewaldt
Pastor Brian Seewaldt
Associate Pastor For Youth & Young Adults
Pastor Brian was born in Argentina and raised in West Palm Beach, FL. He is married to beautiful and warmhearted Nanyvette. They met while studying at Antillean Adventist University, in Mayagüez, PR. He then pastored in a multiethnic church in Orlando, FL before being called to continue his studies. He later earned a Masters in Divinity from Andrews University.
Pr. Brian and Nanyvette enjoy reading, kayaking, finding new coffee shops, rooting for their favorite sports teams, and lounging around with their favorite golden retriever, Kylo.
Their drive for ministry moves them to avidly cultivate spaces where authentic relationships are grown and nurtured.
Vanessa Hairston
Pastor Vanessa Hairston
Associate Pastor For Worship
Pastor Vanessa is an energetic “Cuberican” who is a lover of all things Jesus, Jamil, and chocolate. Her wonderful husband, Pastor Jamil Hairston, is a valuable contributor to the worship family at Miami Temple and her biggest cheerleader. Pastor Vanessa studied elementary education for her undergraduate degree but felt the call to full-time ministry, so both she and her husband began their trek to Andrews University to study at the Seminary. She is passionate about the gospel, worship leading, and children’s ministry. The couple will welcome their first child in the fall.
Joan Ramsay
Joan Ramsay
Office Manager
As Miami Temple’s Office Manager, Joan Ramsay fulfills a variety of behind-the-scenes responsibilities. She has faithfully served as a Deaconess for over 20 years and is currently Head Deaconess. Joan is a remarkable part of our church family! She is a source of information, conducts visitations, coordinates aid, and manages many of the events at Miami Temple.
When she’s not at church, she is an avid sports fan and loves spoiling her four (4) grandchildren. Want to spoil her? Leave “nispero” sapodillas on her desk.

Our Pastoral Family

We love pets; however, we only allow service animals on our premises. Please refer to A.D.A. Guidelines. Thank you for your understanding.

SABBATH SCHEDULE

SATURDAY WORSHIP EXPERIENCE at 11 AM: Our Church Building is open for in-person worship. We are also LIVE STREAMING our Worship on our website, YouTube and FB Live.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE

HEALTH FOOD STORE:
Open on Wednesdays
from 4-6 pm

CHURCH PANTRY (FREE)
Open on Wednesdays
from 4-6 pm

MID-WEEK PRAYER MEETING:
Wednesday nights at 7:30 EDT online via TEAMS. Email us at communications@miamitemple.org for the meeting link.

PRAYER LINE:
Mondays to Saturdays 6:00 AM
Friday Nights 6:00 PM
Phone: 717-908-1834
Access code 883994#

CONTACT US

Miami Temple SDA Church
Address: 9175 SW 44th St,
Miami, FL 33165
office@miamitemple.org
Phone: (305) 223-2102
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 1 PM

Lead Pastor
Freddy Rodriguez
E-mail: pastorfreddy@miamitemple.org
Phone: (305) 794-8634

Associate Pastor For
Youth and Young Adults:

Brian Seewaldt
E-mail: pastorbrian@miamitemple.org
Phone: (561) 876-2236

Associate Pastor For
Worship:

Vanessa Hairston
E-mail: pastorvanessa@miamitemple.org
Phone: (503) 270-0030