Theology of Ordination
This set of subpages is the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s repository of official documents, various General Conference (GC) committee actions, resources, and links pertaining to ordination. Its purpose is to encourage productive study, reflection, and discussion as a global Church family.
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Studies and statements related to the subjects of unity and church governance, which were released by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, can be found here.
Learn MoreBiblical Research Institute
The Biblical Research Institute (BRI) exists to promote the study and practice of Adventist theology and lifestyle as understood by the World Church. BRI was established by action of the General Conference Committee in 1975. The historical roots of the Institute go back to the Defense Literature Committee (established 1943) and the Committee on the Biblical Study and Research (established 1952). It consists of several Adventist theologians and staff working at the world headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Browse the BRI websiteAdventist Theological Society
The Adventist Theological Society (ATS) is an international, professional, non-profit organization established as a theological resource for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The resources of the Society are freely available to the world field, as Church leadership request theological assistance, training for workers, Bible symposia, and camp meeting speakers. The Society also engages in scholarly bridge-building with non-Adventist evangelical biblical scholars.
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