About Hillcrest Nashville SDA Church
Welcome to Hillcrest Church, a Seventh-Day Adventist congregation located in the heart of North Nashville! We are a vibrant community that seeks to love well. We are dedicated to loving God, loving others, and making disciples of all nations.
Our worship services are full of praise and adoration for our Lord, and we offer a variety of programs and ministries for all ages. We are passionate about seeing our community transformed through the love of God and we invite you to join us on this journey of faith. Whether you’re looking for a place to grow spiritually or just visiting the area, we welcome you with open arms. We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
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Pastor
Pastor Nathaniel Lyles, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the son of Doris and the late Nathaniel Lyles, Sr. He is an alumnus of historically Black Adventist Christian institutions, having graduated from Pine Forge Academy and Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Ministerial Theology. He earned his Master of Divinity from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.
Nathaniel began his pastoral ministry in the Allegheny West Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in 2006, serving various churches in Ohio and Virginia. In 2017, he accepted a call to the Southeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, leading congregations in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee, Florida.
He is married to Natasha, his college sweetheart, who is also an Oakwood University alumna and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Together, they have two children, Natalie and Nathaniel III.
Pastor Lyles is deeply committed to his faith and ministry, living by the biblical truth of 2 Timothy 1:12: “…that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” He is humbled to shepherd God’s flock, serving with dedication and love.