About us

More About Our Mission

& Leadership Team.

What We Believe.

Berea Seventh-day Adventist Church is a historic congregation in the heart of Boston with a living mission: to know Christ, grow in Christ, and share Christ with the world. For over a century, Berea has been a spiritual home for generations—rooted in the rich traditions of the Seventh-day Adventist faith while meeting the challenges and opportunities of today with hope and vision.

At Berea, our journey of discipleship is built on three simple words: Belong. Believe. Become.

Belong – We are a welcoming, multicultural, multi-generational church family where everyone is valued and loved. No matter your background, there is a place for you here.

Believe – Through vibrant worship, Christ-centered preaching, and biblical teaching, we invite all people to experience and embrace the transforming love of Jesus Christ.

Become – As disciples, we are called to grow in faith, serve others, and live out the gospel in our homes, neighborhoods, and the city of Boston.

We are passionate about worship, committed to nurturing families and young people, and dedicated to serving our community through education, health initiatives, outreach, and justice. Our vision is to be a beacon of light, hope, and transformation, proclaiming the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ until He returns.

Whether you are seeking a church home, exploring faith for the first time, or returning to your spiritual roots, Berea welcomes you with open arms. At Berea, you can belong to a caring community, believe in the good news of Jesus, and become all God created you to be.

Our Leadership

Pastor Edsel Benjamin Cadet is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, born and raised in Queens, New York, and of Haitian descent. He is a graduate of Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s in English, the Andrews University Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity, and William James College (formerly the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology) with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, specializing in couples and family therapy with an emphasis in African, African American, and Caribbean Mental Health. He is currently completing his doctorate in Clinical Psychology and hopes to use both his theological and clinical training to serve his community. Pastor Cadet has led mental health and equity workshops for churches, community centers, conferences, Northeastern University, and Everett City Hall.

Pastor Cadet joined the Northeastern Conference and was later ordained to the gospel ministry. A sought-after international speaker, he has preached across the United States, Costa Rica, Canada, Germany, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom—where he also met his wife, Nyasha. One of his sermons was published as the feature article in the Adventist Review, and he co-authored Still Thirsty, a book that helps believers discover God’s vision for intimacy and biblical sexuality. He currently serves as Pastor of the Berea SDA Church in Massachusetts and as Area Coordinator for the New England North Area.

Nyasha Cadet is a devoted wife, loving daughter, and nurturing sister. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science at the University of West London and began her career in the operating room before becoming a dedicated Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Boston, Massachusetts. Passionate about service, she administers health screenings in her church community, promotes preventative health and wellness, and has led fundraising initiatives with ADRA in the United Kingdom to support disaster relief. She continues to follow God’s call to serve underprivileged and isolated groups both locally and globally.

Together, Edsel and Nyasha are married and enjoy traveling, playing chess, and doing ministry side by side. They are committed to making a positive impact by living out God’s highest ideals for their lives and leading people closer to Jesus.

Pastor Edsel Cadet

Senior Pastor

About us

What We Believe.

Our Leadership

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