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Meet Our Pastor

Shepherd & Servant Leader

Dr. DeJuan Knight

Pastor Dr. DeJuan Knight

Quick Facts

Education: Oakwood University (2001, 2003) | Andrews University (2005, 2018)

Ministry Locations: Kentucky, Florida, Alabama

Married: July 1, 2007 to Rochelle Knight

Children: Samuel, Daniel, Sarah

A Shepherd's Heart

Pastor Dr. DeJuan Knight was born and raised in the Louisville, Kentucky area to Willie and Frances Knight. Alongside his older brother Kris, he grew up in a warm Seventh-day Adventist Christian home, with his grandparents, Harold and Ozema Knight, living right next door. They played a major role in his upbringing, grounding him in faith and family from an early age.

Having his grandparents next door shaped Pastor Knight's understanding of church as an extended family. That same warmth and presence now defines his leadership at Hillsview SDA.

Education & Calling

He attended SDA schools for elementary education and went on to graduate from Oakwood University (2001, 2003). He then earned degrees from Andrews University SDA Theological Seminary (2005, 2018).

  • Oakwood University – 2001 & 2003
  • Andrews University SDA Theological Seminary – 2005 & 2018

Family Life

It was at Andrews University where he met the love of his life, the former Rochelle Browne. They were married on July 1, 2007, and God has blessed their union with three beautiful children.

Samuel

Daniel

Sarah

Ministry Across Kentucky, Florida & Alabama

Pastor Knight has had the privilege of pastoring in varied places, Kentucky, Florida, and Alabama, and the Lord has blessed his efforts wherever he has served. He now leads the Hillsview SDA Church family in Birmingham, AL with a heart for discipleship and community.

Pastor Knight's Signature Scripture

"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is."
— 1 John 3:2 (KJV)

That hope of being made like Christ and seeing Him face to face is the heartbeat of Pastor Knight's ministry and his love for the Hillsview SDA Church family.
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States Served
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Married
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University Degrees
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Children