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Who we are

Who we are

As a Christian church, Seventh-day Adventists are a faith community rooted in the beliefs described by the Holy Scriptures.

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Beliefs

Beliefs

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as the only source of our beliefs. We consider our movement to be the result of the Protestant conviction Sola Scriptura—the Bible as the only standard of faith and practice for Christians.

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Identity

Identity

The Inter-European Division, from its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland, provides inspiration to six conference unions and five unions of churches. Its publishing houses, schools, media center, hospitals, health center, etc., provide resources for 20 countries and in 18 languages.

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History

History

While Seventh-day Adventists arose within an apocalyptic movement that stressed the nearness of the Second Advent, their "Christian" heritage emphasized the down-to-earth implications of the ministry of the Saviour.

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Statistics

Statistics

The Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research of the General Conference provides the development and maintenance of the data system.

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Church manual

Church manual

It is needed to set forth and preserve the denominational practices and polity. The Church Manual is updated every five year during the General Conference Session.

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Official Statements

Official Statements

"What does the church say about...?" These enquiries come from the Seventh-day Adventist believers themselves, church pastors, and also from the general public or media.

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