A Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia possui uma estrutura organizacional que parte de um templo local até sua sede mundial. Esse caminho é composto por vários níveis que garantem que o trabalho da denominação seja realizado ao levar em conta as peculiaridades e necessidades de cada região, como idioma e cultura. Jesus é a cabeça e o coração da igreja, que é formada por seus membros.
ADMINISTRATIVE GRADES
WORLDWIDE CHURCH EXPLORING THE PILLARS AND FUNCTIONS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSION AND MINISTRIES OF THE SDA CHURCH
Unraveling the cogs that drive the various aspects of our global mission. Explore the foundations and roles that
underpin unity and coordination among members, from local congregations to international spheres.
LOCAL CHURCH
It is made up of members who help and support each other, as well as encouraging and leading others to know Christ through Bible studies and testimony. Physically, it is located in large and small urban centers, rural areas and territories that are difficult to access. It is a legal entity that belongs to the Association or the Mission.
ASSOCIATION / MISSION
Administrative headquarters formed by a group of local churches in a given area. It coordinates the work of the pastors responsible for each temple, church and region, called a pastoral district. It also provides training for members and promotes evangelistic activity in its region. A group of Associations and/or Missions forms a Union.
UNION
Office that guides and supports the work of Associations and Missions. It is responsible for a geography formed by one or more States, or even a country. The Unions existing throughout the globe form the General Conference.
GENERAL ASSOCIATION
It is the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in the city of Silver Spring, in the United States. It is responsible, among other functions, for maintaining the unity of the denomination around the world, especially in relation to its philosophy and doctrines.
DIVISIONS IN THE WORLD
To carry out its work around the world, the General Conference relies on the work of 13 Divisions, a Union that performs a similar function, and a special territory. These offices are administrative extensions responsible for serving specific territories. The South American Division, for example, is responsible for Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. See the countries served by each of the continental administrative headquarters of the Adventist Church:
West Central African Division
Headquarters: Ivory Coast
East Central African Division
Headquarters: Kenya
South Pacific Division
Headquarters: Australia
Inter-European Division
Headquarters: Switzerland
Euro-Asian Division
Headquarters: Russia
Inter-American Division
Headquarters: United States
North American Division
Headquarters: United States
North Asian Pacific Division
Headquarters: South Korea
South African and Indian Ocean Division
Headquarters: South Africa
South American Division
Headquarters: Brazil
South Asian Division
Headquarters: India
Trans-European Division
Headquarters: England
Middle East and North Africa Union
Headquarters: Lebanon
South Asian Pacific Division
Headquarters: Philippines
ADVENTISTAS NO MUNDO
A WORLDWIDE CHURCH
In addition to its local temples and administrative headquarters, the Church maintains publishing houses, schools, colleges, universities, health centers, hospitals, and food factories. These institutions exist to contribute to the development of people and share with them the hope found in the Bible. Here are some figures:
212
It is the number of countries in
which there is an Adventist presence
22.785.195
Adventists in the world
535
Languages and dialects used
in preaching
9.419
School units
sem dados
Students
229
Clinics and Hospitals
22
Indústrias de Alimento
57
Publishers
342
Languages translated in books
and magazines
To learn more about the Adventist Church worldwide, visit: adventist.org/statistics
ADVENTISTS IN THE WORLD
SOUTH AMERICAN DIVISION
In addition to its local temples and administrative headquarters, the Church maintains publishing houses, schools, colleges, universities, health centers, hospitals, and food factories. These institutions exist to contribute to the development of people and share with them the hope found in the Bible. Here are some figures:
29.849
Temples and Groups
2.679.791
Members
19
Hospitals and Clinics
sem dados
Colleges and Universities
923
Schools
319.288
Students
Foto: Sede da Rede Novo Tempo de Comunicação, em Jacareí, São Paulo.
HEADQUARTERS AND INSTITUTIONS
GET TO KNOW OUR OFFICES
Find out where the regional headquarters and entities of the Adventist Church are located in eight South American countries.
IDENTITY
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their rule of faith and practice, and they hold fundamental beliefs based solely on the Holy Scriptures. These constitute their view of biblical teachings.
MISSION AND
SERVICE
One of the main areas of activity for Adventists is precisely social and humanitarian assistance to thousands of people, which is in harmony with the ministry of Christ himself.