The mission of the Rockville Seventh-day Adventist Church is to nurture members to be Christ-like disciples who proclaim Christ and His grace to others at home and abroad through Service, Fellowship, Small Groups, and Worship.
Our vision is to be a loving, caring and nurturing, healthy Christian Community of believers, where every individual is valued, develops their full potential, and is actively involved in church activities and loving service to others, doubling our membership.
Adventists believe a Trinity of three persons—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—make up one God. They made salvation possible when Jesus, the Son, came to earth as a baby in Bethlehem and lived a sinless life in accordance with the Father's will. When Jesus was crucified for the sins of the people of the world and arose from the dead on the third day, victory was won for everyone.
When He returned to heaven following the resurrection, Jesus left the Holy Spirit to serve as our Comforter and Counselor. He promised to return to earth a second time to complete His plan of salvation and take His people to heaven. Adventists are among the believers who look forward to that day of Jesus' soon return.
Adventists believe that God is concerned with the quality of human life, and that everything—the way we live, eat, speak, think, treat each other, and care for the world around us—is part of His plan. Our families, our children, our jobs, our talents, our money, and our time are all important to Him.
Gamal T. Alexander was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Raleigh, NC. He is married to the former Monika (pronounced “Monique-ah”) Christian. Their lives have been blessed with four remarkable daughters: Simone, Faith, Grace, and Lauren.
With a degree in Theology from Oakwood University, a master of Divinity from Andrew’s University, and an MBA from Washington Adventist University, Gamal looks for creative ways to add value to people’s lives while sharing Jesus. He is a minister, speaker, consultant, coach, and writer who loves to read and travel and is always up for a new challenge.