The Poinciana Seventh-day Adventist Church was born out of prayer, vision, and a steadfast commitment to expanding God’s kingdom. Our beginnings trace back to the faithful members of the Mount Zion Seventh-day Adventist Church in Kissimmee, Florida—many of whom resided in Poinciana. Sensing a divine call to establish a spiritual presence in their own community, these dedicated believers answered when God opened the door for a new work to begin.

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In 1990, a devoted servant of God, Brother Cal White, received a vision that the Poinciana area was ripe for evangelistic outreach. Though he lacked financial resources, he stepped forward in faith, launching a Revelation Seminar with no tent, no rented space, and no audiovisual equipment—just a willing heart and the power of the Holy Spirit. God honored that faith by raising up another willing vessel in Elder Amy Simpson, who graciously opened her home as the meeting place for the seminar.

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Together with a small group of committed believers, they went door to door in the community, inviting neighbors to hear the Word. Out of that seminar grew a strong desire for continued fellowship, leading to regular prayer meetings in various homes on Tuesday and Saturday evenings. The Spirit of the Lord moved mightily among them, and as their numbers grew, so did their determination to become an organized body of believers.

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In 1995, through much prayer and sacrificial giving, the group purchased 9.77 acres of land for $100,000—laying the groundwork for a permanent house of worship.

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Even as they waited to build their sanctuary, God continued to make provision. In 1996, Pastor Barrington Brown of the Poinciana Pentecostal Church was led by God to build a church and to share it with fellow Christians. Through a providential conversation between Pastor Brown and Elder Rupert Hall, the group was offered the opportunity to rent the space for Saturday services once construction was completed.

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Elder Hall, along with Pastor R.C. Parham of Mount Zion SDA Church, took the next steps toward formal organization. On March 22, 1997, with the blessing of the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, a group of 20 members was officially established—not as a mission, but as the Poinciana Seventh-day Adventist Church.

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Our charter members include:
Ariel Carty, Audrey Carty, Jemuel Carty, Rachel Carty, Jason Ford, John Ford, Iris Hall, Rupert Hall, Romona-Lisa Heyliger, Sanfer Joseph, Olivia Munity, Titus Page, Evelyn Powell, James Powell, Floreta Rayna, Jaysen Rayna, Emartel Rayna, Amy Simpson, and Julie Heyliger-Morris.

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By 2005, the Poinciana community had grown to over 60,000 residents. By 2009, our church had grown from a small group of 20 to over 200 members, and we continue to thrive by God’s grace.

The story of Poinciana Seventh-day Adventist Church is a living testimony to the power of prayer, the impact of evangelism, and the blessings that flow from faithful obedience to God’s call. As we look ahead, we do so with hearts full of gratitude and a steadfast commitment to share the everlasting gospel with our growing community.