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Pastor Andre Anderson
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Andre Anderson has lived most of his life in the Scarborough area. His passion is to see young people live their lives to their full potential, knowing that great decisions early in life will set the tone for a successful life in the future. Andre seeks to empower young people to break free of stereotypes and negative cycles that have impacted their families and communities.
He is married to the love of his life Anetra Anderson, formally Anetra Jones, and together they have four children.
After graduating in 1993 from West Hill Collegiate Institute, he continued on to study at York University where he earned a BA in Sociology and a minor in African Studies. Andre recently finished his studies at Andrews University Theological Seminary, where he recently completed a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in Old Testament Studies and Biblical languages.
A well sought after speaker, he has travelled to places such as Tanzania, Bermuda, Jamaica, and several cities in the United States, as well as extensively throughout Canada. By profession, André Anderson is a Pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Canada. He currently serves as the head pastor at Shiloh Seventh-day Adventist Church.
CONNECT TO Our Elders
Elder Joan Antoine was born and raised in the beautiful twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. She was baptized at the age of 12. She became an active member in the various churches she attended and served as Youth Leader, Sabbath School Superintendent, Sabbath School Teacher, Stewardship Secretary, Music Coordinator, Women's Ministries Leader, and Family Life Director. She is also the mother of two children and grandmother of three.
Elder Joan Antoine currently serves as First Elder at Shiloh SDA Church. And, as a result of her life experiences, she says, "I realized that I cannot do anything without God. My determination is to lead by example and let all know their worth in Christ Jesus."
Joan Antoine
FIRST ELDER
Elder Akeem Favorite was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He accepted the advent message at the age of 10 and became an active member at Toronto Perth Seventh-Day Adventist Church where he served as deacon, elder, youth leader and pathfinder leader. He currently serves as the associate head elder at Shiloh.
Throughout his life he had many experiences that challenged and strengthened his faith, which propelled him down the path of pursuing a Bachelors of Arts degree in Religion and Theology with a minor in Youth Ministry. With this passion of serving and reaching people for Christ, Akeem then graduated from Andrews University where his focus was Christian Discipleship. Akeem is a young man who loves God and is passionate about authentic youth ministry. His continuous goal is to help young people find a place where they can belong, connect to others, and encounter God. Akeem is happily married to the former Deandra Dodd.