The General Conference affirms the voted statements on human sexuality, homosexuality, and transgenderism published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and does not support, endorse, or condone activities that seek to promote human sexuality behaviors not in accordance with God’s Word.
Read MoreREAFFIRMATION OF THE BIBLICAL CRITERIA FOR PASTORAL MINISTRY AND THE BIBLICAL TEACHINGS ON HUMAN SEXUALITY
Pastors are leaders in supporting and nurturing biblical belief and instruction. In this special calling, they have a duty to be exemplary in their public ministry and personal lives, including the demonstration of the highest integrity and faithfulness to the Word of God. The role of the pastor must be one that influences others towards accepting the plain Word of God rather than being influenced by cultural, humanistic, or societal ideas that seek to undermine its timeless authority.
Read MoreNORTH AMERICAN DIVISION ADMINISTRATIN ISSUES STATEMENT ON UVALDE, TEXAS, SCHOOL SHOOTING
Echoing the words of the Psalmist, may God heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds (Ps. 147:3, NIV).
Read MoreTHE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN NORTH AMERICA ISSUES JOINT STATEMENT ON SHOOTING IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church family mourn all loss of life but especially cry out against mass violence such as what took place this past weekend in Buffalo, New York.
GENERAL CONFERENCE ADCOM ISSUES STATEMENT AGAINST RACISM
One humanity: A Human Relations Statement Addressing Racism, Casteism, Tribalism, and Ethnocentrism.
Read MoreNORTH AMERICAN DIVISION ISSUES STATEMENT ON JACOB BLAKE SHOOTING
Amid increased racial tensions, NAD issues statement calling Adventists to serve as conduits of peace.
Read MoreAdventist leaders discuss options for the upcoming General Conference Session
Over the course of several weeks, General Conference Session planners, health professionals, legal advisors and administrators have been carefully and prayerfully exploring possible alternative plans for the 2020 General Conference Session in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreGod's Restoring Salvation--Our Last-day Message
Sermon by Elder Ted N.C. Wilson at Annual Council, October 12, 2019.
Read MoreQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE 2018 ANNUAL COUNCIL COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT
The General Conference answers questions on the 2018 Annual Council Compliance Document.
Read MoreHARMONY WITH THE WORLD CHURCH
Background of the Annual Council 2018 Compliance Document
Read MoreQUESTIONS REGARDING THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH AND ITS LEADERSHIP
General Conference leaders answer a number of current questions regarding authority and unity
Read MoreGeneral Conference Issues Warning Against False Christ-Centeredness
To honor and exalt Jesus is the foundational commitment of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and undergirds its prophetic message expressed in the 28 Fundamental Beliefs. Salvation by Faith alone leading to a life of discipleship to Jesus is the goal of our mission. As we proclaim the three angels’ messages let us make sure that Christ stands at the center of all our activities and initiatives.
Read MoreThe spiritual necessity of Church unity and Biblical authority to accomplish God's mission
The following is the keynote speech that Ted N.C. Wilson, president of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, gave at the 11th annual Global Leadership Summit, on Feb. 6, 2018, in Lisbon, Portugal.
Read MoreDECISION TO SUSPEND “THE RECORD KEEPER” COMES WITH STRONG ENDORSEMENT FOR CREATIVE OUTREACH
Seventh-day Adventist world church leadership today announced their decision to suspend the release of the 11-episode series called “The Record Keeper,” but agreed to explore the possibility of supporting similar creative outreach projects.
Read More'IN GOD’S IMAGE' SUMMIT ON SEXUALITY OPENS IN CAPE TOWN
Nearly 350 Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders, pastors, academics, and human services experts have gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, for a four-day summit intended to help the worldwide Church better address the experiences of homosexuality and alternative sexualities.
Read MoreTed Wilson: State of the church address
General Conference officers respond to SECC
Seventh-day Adventist world church officials today released a statement regarding a local conference that recently elected as president a person who is not recognized by the world church as an ordained minister. Ordination is one of the criteria for being a conference president.
Read MoreTed Wilson's sermon: 'Illuminate the Earth with God's Glory'
Speaking to a capacity crowd of more than 450 in the General Conference auditorium, General Conference president Ted N. C. Wilson emphasized a call to “communicate God’s truth in love and illuminate the earth with God’s glory.”
Read MorePacific Press and Review and Herald will not merge
Citing “differing perspectives as to the interpretation” of Spirit of Prophecy writings about the independences of the two units, a statement issued by church leaders said: “It is felt in the best interest of the publishing work of the church at this time for there to be no change to the governance of the two institutions.”
Read MoreAdventist president calls for December 1 Day of Prayer, fasting to support falsely accused members
Seventh-day Adventist world church President Ted N. C. Wilson today called for an International Day of Prayer and Fasting on December 1 to rally support for the release of two Adventists currently imprisoned in the West African country of Togo.
Wilson and top church executives who voted the emphasis day at a November 20 morning business meeting said the event will raise awareness of the plight of Antonio dos Anjos Monteiro, Sabbath School and Personal Ministries director for the church’s Sahel Union Mission, headquartered in Lome; and Bruno Amah, an Adventist lay member and businessman in Lome.
Adventist lawyers and human rights activists have called for both men’s release since they were detained in March for conspiracy to commit murder. A Togolese man implicated Monteiro and Amah as conspirators in an alleged blood trafficking network, but a police search of Monteiro’s home and local church headquarters did not produce evidence. Since then, local authorities have recognized both men’s innocence.
Diplomatic efforts to secure both men’s release are expected to continue. Today church leaders established a working group to oversee efforts led by John Graz, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty for the Adventist world church. Church leaders are enlisting the support of members worldwide to raise further awareness through a social media campaign to promote the December 1 Day of Prayer.
“We are asking the entire world Seventh-day Adventist Church to join in prayer and fasting on December 1,” Wilson said. The world church leader met with both men in prison earlier this month during a tour of West Africa.
“These are falsely accused, innocent church members and we are pleading with the Lord for his intervention so that they can be reunited with their families and continue their work,” he said.