About Us

The Seventh-day Adventist Church was born out of the Millerite
movement of the 1840s when thousands of Christians searched
for greater understanding of biblical prophecy. Among these
believers was a small group in New England that rediscovered the
seventh-day Sabbath. Their name reflects the two distinctive
beliefs of the church: "Seventh-day" refers to the biblical Sabbath,
Saturday. "Adventist" refers to the second coming of Jesus.
In 1863, members organized the denomination with 3,500
members worshiping in 125 churches. Today there are more than
13 million members in more than 200 countries around the world.
The church operates the largest Protestant hospital and educational
systems in the world, and has publishing houses and humanitarian
ventures as well.

Adventist Beliefs
Adventist holds most beliefs in common with other Protestants.
The Trinity. The divinity of Jesus. Salvation through faith in Jesus.
Because Adventists believe that God is concerned with the quality
of human life, the church affects all parts of their lives.
Families and children are important. Jobs and talents are dedicated
to helping others.
Each Saturday Adventists enjoy a 24-hour Sabbath rest from work
and school to join family and fellow believers in worship,
fellowship, prayer and communion with God.

Organization
The Seventh-day Adventist Church worldwide is led by the
General Conference, whose president is Dr. Jan Paulsen. The
North American Division, one of 12 worldwide divisions of the
church, is led by President Don Schneider.