The Dakota Conference is pleased to welcome Pastor Andrew Burrows as the new pastor for the Pierre and Bowdle Seventh-day Adventist churches in South Dakota.
Pastor Burrows brings with him a rich and diverse background in both life and ministry. Born and raised in a Seventh-day Adventist home on the East Coast, he attended Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Maryland. After initially studying theology at Andrews University, he shifted paths and joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for 10 years until a medical retirement in 2002.
Following a personal conversion at age 35, Pastor Burrows began a new chapter. At 40, he returned to school and completed his bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in ministry and leadership at Adventist institutions in the Philippines. His doctoral dissertation focused on mentoring strategies within the Adventist Ambassador youth program.
He met his wife, Cherryl, in the Philippines. She holds an MBA with emphases in finance and management. Their son, Andrew, recently turned eight and is currently attending an Adventist school while the family awaits visa approval to join Pastor Burrows in the U.S.
His ministry began overseas, serving in multi-church districts and overseeing church construction projects. His mission statement captures his heart for service: “A simple clay pot, tossed and broken upon the Rock, made new again, used to give living water to those who thirst.”
While new to the Dakotas, Pastor Burrows is no stranger to new places—South Dakota is the 12th state he has called home, in addition to living in four other countries. He is now settling into his home in Pierre and embracing this new season of ministry.
“I’m excited to serve and to share Christ’s love,” he said. “God has been faithful in leading, and I’m eager to see what He has in store here.”
With a heart for mentorship, evangelism and spiritual growth, Pastor Burrows looks forward to connecting with members across the Pierre-Bowdle district and continuing his journey of ministry in the Dakotas.
Written by Jodi Dossenko, communication director for the Dakota Conference, based on an interview with Pastor Andrew Burrows. Draft edited and refined with the assistance of ChatGPT.
