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Adventist
Official WebsiteSeventh-day Adventist
Founded 1863
Silver Spring, MD
1,499 churches
The Seventh-day Adventist Church emphasizes the imminent return of Jesus Christ, the observance of the Saturday Sabbath, and holistic health. Founded in 19th-century America, Adventists hold that the Bible is the complete rule of faith and draw on the prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White. They operate one of the largest Protestant school and hospital networks in the world.
Doctrine
What We Believe
Salvation
Salvation by grace through faith in Christ; sanctification and character development
Scripture
Bible as the authoritative Word of God; supplemented by Spirit of Prophecy writings
Baptism
Believer's baptism by immersion
Communion
Memorial of Christ's death; includes foot washing; open to all baptized believers
Worship Style
Reverent and biblically grounded; worship on Saturday (Sabbath)
Church Government
Connectional; organized by conferences, unions, and divisions
Women in Leadership
Varies by division; debated globally; some divisions ordain women
LGBTQ+ Stance
Traditional; marriage defined as between a man and woman
Geography
Where to Find Seventh-day Adventist
California169
Texas107
Ontario81
Washington76
Michigan61
Oregon51
New Jersey47
1,499 Seventh-day Adventist churches
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Frequently Asked Questions
Seventh-day Adventists observe Saturday (the seventh day) as the Sabbath, believe in the imminent Second Coming of Jesus, follow a health-conscious lifestyle, and emphasize the authority of Scripture. They also recognize the prophetic ministry of Ellen G. White.
The most visible difference is Saturday worship instead of Sunday. Adventists also follow dietary guidelines (many are vegetarian), believe in conditional immortality (the dead are unconscious until resurrection), and teach an investigative judgment that began in 1844.
Adventist services are held on Saturday morning and typically include Sabbath School (Bible study in small groups), followed by a worship service with hymns, prayer, Scripture reading, and a sermon. Services are reverent but warm, lasting about 60 to 90 minutes.
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Services are on Saturday, not Sunday. Expect a welcoming atmosphere, hymn-based worship, and a strong emphasis on Scripture. Many churches serve a vegetarian lunch after the service. Dress is typically modest and semi-formal.
No. Adventists practice believer's baptism by immersion. They believe baptism should follow a personal decision to accept Christ, which requires understanding and commitment — something infants cannot yet provide.
Adventists worship on Saturday because they believe the seventh day (Saturday) is the biblical Sabbath established by God at creation and affirmed in the Ten Commandments. They see no scriptural authority for changing the day of worship to Sunday.
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