Calvin B. Preston, South Atlantic Conference president, installed the new assistant pastor at the Decatur, Ga., Church. Kadian Rolle traces her roots back to the island of Jamaica, where she lived until she was 13 years old, before migrating to Miami, Fla.
Her educational attainments include a bachelor of arts in church leadership, and a master of arts in pastoral studies from Oakwood University, where she served as both a student and chaplain.
She has held leadership positions with women’s ministries, children’s ministries, and personal ministries, and served as Pathfinder director and home and school chaplain. She is also a former competitive athlete in track, cross-country, soccer, and volleyball.
She is a licensed practical nurse, and holds current CPR and AED certificates. Formerly, she served as an Army dental hygiene specialist, K-2 teacher, and customer service agent for eight years with an airline.
Rolle is a retired Army sergeant and was honorably discharged after nine years of military service. While in the military, she served as a platoon leader, and received the distinction of being on the Commandant’s List, an achievement awarded to the highest-achieving graduates. She has many military awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, Operations Enduring Freedom Medal, and Iraqi Freedom Medal.
She is a diligent student of the Bible, and an avid reader, prayer warrior, evangelist, colporteur, trained medical missionary, and Bible counselor. She is certified as a community health worker and advocate; is trained in mental health first aid and community services; and is a former radio host, small business owner, and baker.
She is blessed with three sons and twin daughters.
Rolle joins the pastoral team led by Prince Lewis, who serves as the senior pastor for Decatur Church.She was the featured speaker for the Sabbath service, after which the entire church congregation joined in welcoming Rolle and her family with a fellowship dinner.
South Atlantic | May 2025
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