About Us

We Believe:

• This worship center is a Safe Place of Refuge for God's lost, broken and hurting children to be healed, changed and restored in His image
• Knowing and worshiping God, our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, His Son and the Holy Spirit will prepare us to take the Gospel of Jesus to our dying world.
• The Bible teaches that Jesus will return with all His Holy Angels at the appointed time, to rescue us (His earthly children) from this sinful planet and He will take us Home (to Heaven) to live with Him for Eternity. Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:16

28 Fundamental Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as the only source of our beliefs. We consider our movement to be the result of the protestant conviction Sola Scriptura—the Bible as the only standard of faith and practice for Christians.

Currently, Adventists hold 28 fundamental beliefs that can be organized into six categories—the doctrines of God, man, salvation, the church, the Christian life and last day events. In each teaching, God is the architect, who in wisdom, grace and infinite love, is restoring a relationship with humanity that will last for eternity.

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Meet Our Team

Getting to Know Independence SDA

Pastor

Anthony Rudalf

Pastor Anthony's path to ministry led him through some deep valleys – but there he met Jesus as His Savior and best Friend. Loving and following Jesus allowed him to hear God’s call to full-time ministry, and he accepted that challenge without any doubt that what God had started in him, He would complete. His passions for the youth and Community Service make him a perfect fit for the Independence Church. Pastor Anthony's passion is evangelism - taking the Message of Jesus and His soon coming to a dying world.

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Co-Pastor

Elique Semaboye

Pastor Elique Semaboye was assigned to Independence in 2025 to assist with local evangelism and church growth. He works alongside Pastor Anthony to help build up the Independence Church. He also pastors the Ububyutse SDA Church. He is a kind, compassionate addition to our staff and is loved by everyone.

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Gatherings

13305 Kemper Ave
Independence, MO 64050-1512

Every Saturday

9:45am: Bible Study

11:00am: Worship Service

1:00pm: Intercessory Prayer Ministry

1:00pm: Homeless Ministry

1:00pm: Bible Correspondence School

Every Third Saturday

1:00pm: Fellowship Meal

Wednesdays

6:30pm: Small Groups

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