Tobacco (1978-48) Whereas, there is considerable medical evidence of the dangers of cigarette smoking, such as impaired respiratory health, Be it Therefore Resolved that the Advent Christian General Conference of America go on record urging all people to refrain from smoking because it is harmful to health, and we further urge all tobacco farmers to carefully and […]
Tithing (1984-54) Whereas the delegates to this General Conference session have been made aware of the financial needs facing the General Conference, and are concerned that those needs be met, Therefore, be it Resolved that the delegate body reaffirm our commitment and the commitment of our churches to Advent Christian ministries, based on the following principles: We […]
Urban Church (1978-61) Whereas some churches are leaving the inner urban area of our cities and leaving the people in these areas with less spiritual resources, Be it Resolved that in the event any local Advent Christian Church considers leaving the urban area in which it is located, that conference and regional leadership, the Home Missions Department, […]
Nuclear Arms (1984-52) Whereas the preparation for nuclear war is costly and consequences of nuclear confrontation are unthinkable, and due to the weight of biblical injunction, Be it therefore Resolved that church groups and individuals be encouraged to study the arms buildup and all possible alternatives to it, and that Advent Christians be encouraged to petition the […]
POW & MIA (1972-73) Whereas sons and daughters of our Advent Christian homes have served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States, and Whereas there are many of the sons of the homes of our great nation who have been either POW or MIA for many years, being separated from their families and loved […]
Veterans Weekend Observance (1978-32) Whereas many Advent Christians have served or are serving in the Armed Services and, Whereas, their special contribution is greatly appreciated Be it Resolved that the Advent Christian General Conference encourage all Advent Christian churches to observe an annual Veterans’ Weekend in special recognition of the contribution of these men and women. Be it Further […]
Youth (1970-70) Whereas many modern youth are caught up in a tide of revolution brought on largely by the frustration produced in the superficiality and emptiness of the world we have given them, and, Whereas youth under the age of 25 represent a significant proportion of our population in the 1970s, and Whereas from youth today […]
Human Sexuality (2017-40) Whereas, All persons are created in God’s image and are made to glorify Him (Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 43:7); and Whereas, God’s design was the creation of two distinct and complementary sexes, male and female (Genesis 1:27; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6) which designate the fundamental distinction that God has embedded in the very biology […]
Veterans and Active Military (2020-17) Whereas: Many Advent Christians have served and are serving in the defense of our nation and sacrificed for our freedom; some of whom still bear the scars of war. Whereas: Families of veterans and those currently serving share in many of the hardships of military life, caring for the needs of […]
Prayer (1974-82) Whereas, God has declared in 2 Chronicles 7:14, “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and will turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their land,” Therefore, be it Resolved that the […]