Presenters

• Dane Hurst

  I owe the Father so much! We all do! He wakes me up each morning, faithfully provides for my family and me, has gifted me with the talent for music (singing in particular), and expects me to be responsible with it and use it to glorify Him and lead others. So this is where my story at Plantation comes in. I have been at Plantation since about 2005 and grown spiritually with God. While at Plantation, I have been at some low points in my life that I did not understand at the time were making me “perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” (see James 1:2-4). Now as I’ve grown more in the wisdom of God, I know my purpose as His instrument, made in His image and an extension of Him telling everyone else as much as I can that He has a meaning for our lives and faithful love for us all (see Jeremiah 29:11-13)!

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• Joseph Salajan

  Pastor Joe was born in the little town of Crasna (Romania). Ever since he was a child, he has been fascinated by the unique connection between pastors and their special book, the Bible. When at the age of 7 he received his first little Bible from a brave pastor who was able to procure it for him in spite of the interdictions of the communist regime, he felt special and decided one day he would become a pastor.
  
  After serving as a Pastor for 8 years in Romania, in 2013 he immigrated to the USA. He currently serves as Lead Pastor of Plantation Seventh-day Adventist Church. Along with his wonderful wife Anda and their gorgeous daughter Alessandra, he enjoys proclaiming God’s grace and ministering to his fellows.
  
  By God's grace, in February 2020 he completed my doctoral program obtaining a Doctor of Ministry degree in Preaching/Homiletics from Andrews University. His hobbies are languages, music, and poetry.

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• Vanessa Anderson