Ecology (1970-73) Whereas the effects of sin are visible all around us being revealed in many forms and including the abuse of natural resources, pollution of air and water, and some of the related problems of hunger, disease, and overpopulation; and Whereas our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, was interested in the whole man, teaching both by […]
Clean Environment (1974-56) Whereas Almighty God has created the common natural elements on which we are all dependent; and Whereas He called His creation “good;” and Whereas man has dangerously polluted our environment, now therefore be it Resolved that from this time forward we redouble our efforts as individuals and in appropriate groups to reverse this increase in pollution and […]
Cleaner Forms of Energy (1974-57) Whereas the United States contains 6% of the world’s population, yet uses 47% of its energy; and Whereas this reflects a gross imbalance in living standards among the nations; and Whereas such differences contribute to international pressures, often leading to armed conflict; now Therefore be it Resolved that this body go on record […]
Children and the Family (1976-61) We Affirm that children, natural and adopted, are a heritage from God, given in sacred trust. They are not to be abused or neglected. Children are not pawns of the church, state, or parents. Every child deserves to have a warm, loving, caring relationship with a father and mother, the opportunity […]
Family Unity (1978-24) Whereas the family is not self-sufficient and self-contained as a body of believers and is in need of continuing support from other families and from individuals within the body of Christ; and Whereas the local church, as a part of the universal body of Christ, is an extended family which exists to […]
Ministry to Singles (1978-25) Whereas the single life is a valid lifestyle for many Christians and one to which some have been called by God; and Whereas we agree that the local church is intended to be the family of all God’s people, but because the church is often structured for families, many single persons find […]
Human Life (1984-39) Whereas God is the Creator and sustainer of all life, and Whereas the Bible teaches the sanctity, while condemning the killing of all human life (preborn and born); Be it Resolved that we, the Advent Christian General Conference of America, support the passage of a Human Life Amendment to the United States Constitution. […]
Women and Human Rights (1976-25) Whereas the very essence of the Christian message is the just dignity and rights of all human beings as persons; Be it therefore Resolved that the church and its institutions take an earnest look at the contribution women can make in the total aspect of life in our world today; and that we […]
Open Door Policy (1970-68) Date: October 14, 2019 In seeking to further the theme of this conference, “Evangelism, Our Task in the 1970s” and attempting to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to all men. Be it Resolved that this body call upon the individual conferences and local congregations to actively adopt a policy of opening the doors […]
Corruption and Scandal (1974-59) Whereas corruption, scandal, and arrogant disregard of responsibility have been uncovered on practically all levels of government, now Therefore be it Resolved that we humbly seek God’s forgiveness for the corporate sin of this nation and that we redouble our efforts to make the government responsive to the needs of the governed through the […]