· Commitment to Biblical Truth
Have you ever read a passage in the Bible and found yourself asking why people would ignore such a truth? Have you ever heard a message that you didn't feel was right or knew conflicted with the word of God? The Seventh-day Adventist Church derives all of its teachings and practices straight from the Bible, no exceptions. This commitment to the Bible as the ultimate source for truth has helped prevent the introduction of human based beliefs into our doctrine and provided our church with a single unified message to be shared around the world. Some of the Bible based truths we believe in include: the 7th day Sabbath, Baptism by Immersion, Foot-washing, and much more. The personal satisfaction and happiness that comes from practicing what the Bible teaches is crucial to a healthy Christian lifestyle, and you would be hard-pressed to find a church more rooted in the Bible than us.

· Focus on Prophecy and End Time Events
As hard as it is to believe given recent events, there are still a lot of Christian denominations out there that do not teach about the last days and the events leading up to the glorious Second Coming of Jesus Christ. As a Seventh-day Adventist, a great deal of our ministry is focused on the events that will unfold in the closing hours of Earth's history, and we take great pride in getting ourselves ready for that glorious day when Christ returns. As Jesus instructed us to "watch and be ready" special emphasis is placed on preparing ourselves mentally and spiritually to do just that. Also, Seventh-day Adventists enjoy a deep understanding of Biblical Prophecy and how it fits into the plan God has for His church here on Earth. If you are interested in Bible Prophecy or End Time Events the Adventist church might be a good fit for you.

· Health Message
One of the most unique traits of the Seventh-day Adventist church is its health message and the emphasis on diet and life style. The majority of Adventists are Vegetarians (no meat), while some practice the Vegan diet (no meat, no dairy) and others follow the Kosher diet (certain meats ok) as instructed in both the Old and New Testaments. The church recognizes that one's diet is a personal choice, and that it has no impact on a person's salvation, but out of concern for the health of its members and in an effort to follow the teachings of the Bible as closely as possible the Adventist church strongly recommends one of the diets listed above. As a result, Adventists on average live longer and healthier lives than the general population. In addition to emphasizing healthy eating and helping to pioneer certain diets, the Adventist church also leads the way in its message of temperance.  The Adventist church labeled caffeine an addictive drug long before the FDA did, and leads the charge against the alcohol and tobacco industries while creating numerous programs to help reduce the spread of illegal narcotics. Adventist's are also encouraged to participate in sports and outdoor activities to maintain an active life style. If you are looking for a church that truly cares about you and your mental, physical, and spiritual happiness consider becoming SDA.

· Diverse, World-wide Family
Although the Seventh-day Adventist Church was founded in the United States (1863), today 9 out of 10 members live outside the U.S. Of the 229 countries recognized by the United Nations the Adventist church is active in 204 of them. Adventist printed publications and audio presentations appear in 804 languages and another 1000 dialects representing the commitment the Adventist church has to fulfilling the Gospel Commission of Christ. This body of ~14 million members is rich in diversity and is deeply committed to honoring the cultural and ethnical differences of its members while enjoying the common bonds we share as brothers and sisters in Christ. Adventist churches are committed to being open to all who want to fellowship and worship the Lord, so please, if you haven't already, visit a church near you and experience the warmth of our family for yourself.

· Educational Focus
The future of any church resides in its youth. Knowing this the Seventh-day Adventist Church has made a commitment to providing quality education for its members and surrounding communities. With over 1 million students enrolled in its 5,846 schools the Adventist church has successfully mixed quality Christian education with the latest hi-tech curriculums to provide its youth with the education they need to be successful both professionally and spiritually. If you have a desire to feed your mind both spiritually and mentally than the Adventist church is a great church to be a part of. The commitment to quality education can only be surpassed by the dedication to teach the world the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

· Commitment to Local Communities
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is very committed to its surrounding communities, and engages in numerous charity and disaster relief activities to help make this world a better place for everyone. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is active in over 125 countries and last year provided over $100 million in aid and helped more than 16 million people. The Adventist church also owns and operates 166 hospitals and sanitariums, along with 117 nursing homes, 371 clinics, and 30 orphanages. In addition to this, each local church also provides relief and assistance to those who need it, as well as participating in activities such as clean up/restoration, food/clothing pantries, food/blood drives, mobile health stations, and much more. By becoming SDA you are not only able to provide those around you and those around the world with food, clothes, and medicine, but a message of hope and a promise of a better life ahead.

· Growing Strong
Another great reason to be Seventh-day Adventist is that this church is alive and growing strong! Founded in 1863 as a movement amongst Protestant churches we are already around 14 million strong and estimates show by 2010 there will be as many as 27 million Adventists! As of right now a new member is baptized every 28 seconds, there is no doubt God is blessing this church! We still have a ways to go, and the best is yet to come, but we would love to have you with us. So please, look over what we believe and if you are interested and would like to learn more come visit one of our churches or contact us and we will send you out the information you are looking for. The Holy Spirit is doing powerful things in this church and it is an exciting time to be part of it.