Heritage and Statistics

Honoring Our Past, Understanding Our Present

Stories of our church's history and people, reports and research papers documenting our growth and possible approaches to challenges, and the data and denominational statistics to underpin them.

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Adventist Heritage

Historical resources, archives, and materials that document and celebrate the rich heritage of the Adventist movement and the broader historical Christian roots it sprang from.

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Research and Statistics

Statistical reports, research findings, and data analysis that inform decision-making and measure ministry impact and growth.

Featured Resources

Adventist Millennial Research Empowering Young Adult Ministry

The Next Steps course is for the purpose of understanding the findings from the Adventist Millennial Study conducted by the Barna Group, and empowering a research-informed, relevant approach to young adult ministry.

2025 North American Division (NAD) Year-End Meeting Reports and Presentations

A collection of the reports presented and services held during the 2025 Year End Meetings. Video clips of individual reports and sessions, as well as some of the PowerPoints and other supporting materials.

Finding Purpose for Youth Sabbath School Starts by Asking “Why?” and “How?”

This article highlights findings of researchers Steve Case and Hubert Cisneros, describes the status of youth Sabbath School in North America, and offers guidance for the future strengthening of youth Sabbath School.

Statistical Reports of the North American Division (NAD)

A website hosting more than 10 years of quarterly statistical reports of the North American Division.

Ancient Wisdom Present Power

A two-part series examining rare books that tell the story of the Reformation. Join John Bradshaw and Dr. Michael Hasel as they explore what issues were at stake in the 16th century when Martin Luther’s protest changed the world forever and how those issues matter today.

After Darkness Light

This 8 part television series on “Lessons from the Reformation,” is presented by John Bradshaw and produced by It Is Written studio. It explores the history and faith related to the Protestant Reformation.

500 – The Protestant Reformation

Five hundred years later, is the Reformation over? Or is there still work to be done? Join John Bradshaw on location across Europe for this nine part televeision program.

African American Seventh-day Adventist Healers in a Multicultural Nation

From an episode of Liberation Library with Carl McRoy, this article, and video of an interview with the author, discusses this collection of essays which examine, highlight, and share the contributions and questions people of the African diaspora have gifted to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, America, and the world.

News

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The North American Division President’s Report at the 2025 General Conference Session Highlights Discipleship, Media, Mentorship, and Service

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Spreading an Evangelism Net

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Strongest Participation of Adventist Scholars at 2025 Annual American Society of Church History Meetings

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