Vision and Mission Statements

What do we see as the mission of the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research?

ASTR Vision Statement

The General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research brings together the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s past and present in order to inspire for the future.

ASTR Mission Statement

The mission of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research is to:

  • Organize, analyze and appropriately publicize historical documents and images, current statistics, and other vital organizational data of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
  • Preserve the integrity of the records of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
  • Heighten awareness and understanding of Adventist heritage and identity among church members worldwide, telling our denominational story innovatively and truthfully
  • Conduct evaluations, undertake and administer research, and present findings with integrity and transparency
  • Utilize historical records and current data to inform decision-making by the Seventh-day Adventist Church