Our Church

With a membership of over 23 million world wide it is very important for the Seventh-day Adventist Church to have a sound working structure. At present this consists of four layers:

  1. General Conference (split into 13 Divisions world-wide)

  2. Union (usually following national boundaries)

  3. Conference or Mission (subdivisions of Unions)

  4. Local Church Congregation

Leadership in each of these four levels is elected on a democratic basis with representation from the local church being significant at every level.

This particular web-site is maintained at Union level. Within the British Union we have two Conferences, (the North England Conference and the South England Conference) and three Missions (the Irish Mission, the Scottish Mission, and the Welsh Mission). Conferences are financially self supporting whereas Missions receive additional support from the Union.

The British Union Conference is located within the territory of the Trans-European Division, which is part of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

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President

Ours is a very diverse, vibrant and growing church. After visiting these pages I hope that you will also take an opportunity to find a welcome in one of our many congregations. If you need any further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact us at this office.

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Executive Secretary

In some ways Secretariat could be seen as the 'service arm' of administration. However, it is vitally important for the efficiency and smooth running of the Church organisation and has as its motto: "Love in Service".

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Treasury

We are stewards of a faithful people. Operating at the heart of the Seventh-day Adventist Church our purpose is to encourage people to live in harmony with the enduring life of Jesus Christ.

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ADC

Providing Bible and Health Correspondence Courses to anyone within the British Isles.

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ARM

The official insurance and risk management company for the Seventh‐day Adventist® Church and Adventist ministries around the world.

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Children Ministries

Seventh-day Adventists affirm the right of every child to a happy and stable home environment. Children’s Ministries recognise that children are born with an inherent capacity for spirituality that requires nurture and support.

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Communication

Seventh-day Adventists will communicate hope by focusing on the quality of life that is complete in Jesus Christ.Providing Bible and Health Correspondence Courses to anyone within the British Isles.

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Community Service

Building trust, Valuing diversity, Fostering inclusion, Meeting needs.

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Education

Formulate and develop the educational policy framework and instruments necessary for delivering an efficient and effective education service.

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Family Ministries

Seventh-day Adventists recognise that families are the building blocks of community, the church and society. We believe God created families to nurture warm, meaningful and loving relationships, and to discover what it is to love and be loved.

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Health Ministries

To promote a healthful lifestyle among the church members and the communities in which they serve.

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Ministerial

The Ministerial Association serves pastors, pastors' families, local church elders and company leaders. As well as nurture, support and training, the Ministerial Association is also heavily involved in the planning of ministerial training and recruitment.

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Personal Ministries

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19,20) While we should engage in numerous activities as we respond to human need as Jesus did, our principal task is to "make disciples."

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Publishing

"If there is one work more important than another, it is that of getting our publications before the people, thus leading them to search the Scripture."- Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.390; (Colporteur Ministry p.7.)

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Sabbath School

The Sabbath School provides the opportunity for Church members locally and internationally to meet and study God's Word. It provides a sense of fellowship and community.

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Stewardship

'God loves a cheerful giver'. Seventh-day Adventist Church does not believe that enforced giving has any merit. In fact it believes that such giving is contrary to the spirit of Christianity. Seventh-day Adventists are people who love freedom.

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Women's Ministries

Foster spiritual growth and renewal among women. Affirm that women are of inestimable worth by virtue of their creation and redemption, and equip them for service in the church.

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Youth

To lead young people into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ and help them embrace His call to discipleship.

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