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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.

North American Division Organizations Contributing to Heritage and Statistics

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Adventist Media Ministries
Our seven media ministries use multiple media platforms to take people on a spiritual journey to Jesus Christ.
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Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries (ASI)
We are a vibrant community of laypeople who are passionate about sharing the love of Christ across the globe.
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Archives, Statistics & Research
We serve as guardians of our collective memory and institutional knowledge.
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Education
We have the second-largest Christian school system in the world, with more than 7,500 schools in nearly 150 countries.
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Message Magazine
Message is an award winning, bi-monthly, 32-page religious journal first published in 1898.
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Ministerial Association
We champion ministers as they answer God’s call to be agents of transformation, sharing Christ’s message of hope.
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Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL)
We fight for religious liberty for all while building bridges of understanding across faith communities.
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Secretariat
The Secretariat department provides essential support through six key areas: church policies, missions coordination, human relations, administrative operations, resources, and special initiatives.
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Youth & Young Adult Ministries
We support youth and young adults to develop in their faith, hope, and wholeness in Jesus Christ.
News
G. Alexander Bryant speaking at the 62nd GC Session
The North American Division President’s Report at the 2025 General Conference Session Highlights Discipleship, Media, Mentorship, and Service
St. Louis, Mo.
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Spreading an Evangelism Net
Columbia, Md.
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Strongest Participation of Adventist Scholars at 2025 Annual American Society of Church History Meetings
Columbia, Md.
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