Steven McLeod
Steven McLeod
Steven McLeod
José “Joe” Pieretti Answers
Call to Ministry
Each pastor’s journey into ministry is a little different, and it is always amazing to hear how the Lord opens doors as He calls His servants. This is certainly true for José “Joe” Pieretti, pastor. Pieretti sensed his calling to pastoral ministry after learning about the Seventh-day Adventist Church and choosing to be baptized.
To prepare for ministry, he attended classes at Southern Adventist University where he also worked at the local Adventist Book Center, served as a local church elder, participated in three evangelistic campaigns, and was an extern pastor for the Chattanooga First Adventist Church.
Upon graduation, Pieretti was called by the Carolina Conference to serve alongside Jeff Crain, pastor for the Raleigh and Henderson churches. He eventually had a change in responsibilities and is currently serving the Wake Forest and Henderson churches.
Pieretti was ordained to the gospel ministry on Sabbath, October 21, 2023. He and Jessica were the honored guests as Carolina Conference administrators and the Ministerial Department conducted the service. Glen Altermatt, speaker for the service, focused on the love that Pieretti has for people, and the wonderful ways God has used him to touch many lives. Altermatt closed by asking Pieretti to share from his heart about the importance of choosing Christ in many lives.
The prayer of ordination was given by Leslie Louis, Carolina Conference president, as each ordained minister present was also invited to come forward to lay hands on Pieretti. He is now authorized by the Seventh-day Adventist World Church to conduct ministry in any portion of God’s vineyard.
Carolina | February 2024
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