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 […]
Church Burnings (1996-72) Whereas our denomination condemns the recent wave of church burnings which are houses of worship predominantly of our African-American brothers and sisters in Christ and we condemn the spirit of racism which apparently has fostered these burnings and further call upon our members to prayerfully reach out in cross cultural experiences; and […]
Political Rights (1981-29) Whereas a growing factor in American political life is religiously motivated political action groups; and Whereas these groups are increasingly taking absolute stands on issues on which there is no final word from Scripture; Be it Resolved that this delegate body applaud the rising awareness that the Gospel and the lordship of Christ have social and […]
Lifting the Silence (1996-69) Whereas our convention speakers, be they at the morning devotions or evening expositors, have confronted us with the walls and obstacles that hinder our making of disciples; and Whereas religious persecution is a major stumbling block to the propagation of the gospel as well documented by the National Association of Evangelicals’ statement […]
Prayer (1990-21) Knowing Jesus taught his disciples “that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1), Be it Resolved that we issue this renewed call to prayer to the Advent Christian people around the world. In Paul’s words, “Be joyful always: Pray continually; giving thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you […]