Seventh-day Adventist values are rooted in the revelation of God provided through the Bible and the life of Jesus Christ. Our sense of identity and calling grows from an understanding of Bible prophecies, especially those concerning the time immediately preceding the return of Jesus. Consequently all of life becomes a growing experience and demonstration of involvement with God and His kingdom.
Our sense of mission is driven by the realization
that every person, regardless of circumstances,
is of infinite value to God and
thus deserving of respect and dignity. Through
God’s grace every person is gifted for and
needed in the diverse activities of the church
family.
Our respect for diversity, individuality and
freedom is balanced by regard for community.
We are one--a worldwide family of faith engaged
in representing the reign of God in our
world through ethical conduct, mutual regard,
and loving service. Our faithfulness to God
involves commitment to and support of His
body, the church.
This statement
was approved
and voted by
the General
Conference of
Seventh-day
Adventists
Executive
Committee
at the Annual
Council in
Silver Spring,
Maryland, USA,
October 10,
2004.
