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Contact: 805-583-1866 or lvannix@simiadventist.org to contact the church office.
Church Address is: 1636 Sinaloa Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065-3034,
Church offices are in the Foundations Academy Building on the campus of Simi Adventist Church. It is the large building at the back.
Lead Pastor Donald Smith
Pastor Donald Smith brings a wealth of experience and spiritual passion to our Simi Valley congregation. Born in Thailand to a missionary family, he and his three brothers spent their childhoods in Asia, where his father served as the chaplain at Bangkok Adventist Hospital. He has pastored in Arizona and at four different churches in Southern California. In his free time, he enjoys playing the trombone and bass guitar, taking long walks, and being an avid sports fan. He also values being part of a family and has two sons and three grandsons.
Pastor Donald’s commitment extends beyond the church’s boundaries. He actively participates in the local community, serving on the board of Simi Adventist Hospital. Meeting with community leaders to collaborate on innovative opportunities for positively impacting the well-being of the Simi Valley local church, community, and beyond.
He is an ardent proponent of Christian education and significantly supports the Foundations Academy, which is situated on the church grounds.
Family Pastor Wendy Danielson
Pastor Wendy Witas has dedicated her 40-year career to both education and pastoral ministry. A multifaceted individual, she possesses creative skills as a musician, educator, and spiritual leader. Her work is characterized by creativity and a profound sense of joy from learning through good times and bad, how God walks with us to rescue and make life worth living.
Wendy is passionate about sharing the transformative journey of individuals from chaos to clarity through the lens of Jesus ‘ teachings. She has embarked on exploring archeological sites in various regions, including Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Italy. In addition to her pastoral and scholarly pursuits, Wendy harbors a deep interest in travel archeology, science, music, and walking or hiking. She is a devoted mother to a grown son and has three grandnephews and two grandnieces.
Administrative Assistant Leslie Vannix
Ms. Vannix is a highly skilled graphic designer and professional office worker with many years of experience as an office manager in the tax industry. Leslie’s exceptional organizational abilities, coupled with her talent and cheerful disposition, will contribute significantly to the success of her dual roles in the church and school. Her managerial and gracious demeanor will ensure a warm and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and parishioners upon their arrival at the office.
Currently, Ms. Leslie Vannix is diligently working to reorganize both our office and the school’s office space. Leslie has specific office hours.