Orchard Park Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor
Troy Brand

October 27, 2021

From becoming a Christian in his early twenties to serving as a pastor focused on community and justice, Elder and Senior Pastor Troy Brand’s life story and ministry is packed with intensity and a devotion to the word of God. Challenged by an ultimatum from his girlfriend (now his wife), Troy joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church while in the Marines. Now, as the Senior Pastor of Orchard Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Chattanooga, TN, Troy leads his family and his congregation in intentionally honoring the Sabbath and serving the community with compassion and justice.

Join Troy and Adam as they explore some of the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and what Troy and Orchard Park do to lift burdens and fight for justice in Chattanooga.

Note: this podcast was recorded earlier in 2021.

 

Jump Through the Conversation

  • [0:52] Troy’s childhood and background

  • [8:17] How an ultimatum from Troy’s wife (then girlfriend) brought about his conversion

  • [15:08] Church location, service times, connection information

  • [16:58] Some basics on Seventh-day Adventists

  • [18:26] All about the Sabbath

    • [18:46] What Seventh-day Adventists believe about the Sabbath

    • [23:02] How the Sabbath is observed

    • [25:17] Theological context of the Sabbath

    • [34:44] What Friday nights look like for Troy’s family

  • [38:33] On being like Jesus

  • [41:11] Background information on Orchard Park Seventh-day Adventist Church and their place in their community

    • Chattanooga Purpose Center

    • Unburdening people to be able to worship

  • [52:40] Brief aside on Troy’s pursuit of knowledge and admonishment to not judge Seventh-day Adventists based on only a few distinctives

  • [54:47] The role of Troy and Orchard Park in justice and anti-racism initiatives

  • [58:09] The reputation for high-quality music in the black Seventh-day Adventist Church

  • [1:00:48] The prayer culture of Orchard Park

  • [1:05:34] How God has been blessing Orchard Park

  • [1:08:23] What Troy sees God doing in the city of Chattanooga

  • [1:12:45] Troy’s final exhortation to believers

 

Links and Resources

 

A resource of the Chattanooga House of Prayer