A main stream Protestant denomination, Seventh-day Adventists strive daily to develop a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, to become more like Him, and to serve others as He did. The heart of our mission is to help others realize the hope found in experiencing a personal relationship with a living God and loving Savior, and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return.

 

Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

 

Territory                                            17 Counties from Bakersfield to Sonora

                                                         and San Francisco to Santa Maria

 

Membership (December 31, 2010)        35,689

 

Number of Churches                            129

 

Number of Companies                          9         

 

Ethnic Composition                             8% African-American

                                                         55% Anglo

                                                         8% Asian

                                                         29% Hispanic

 

Languages Served                              Cantonese, Japanese, Samoan, English, Korean,

                                                         Spanish, Ethiopian, Mandarin, Tongan, Filipino,

                                                         Portuguese, Vietnamese, Hmong, Russian

                                                   

Education Program                              Secondary Academies      6

                                                         Junior Academies             2

                                                         Elementary Schools         17

                                                         Day Care Centers             6                     

 

Health Ministry                                   Hospitals                          7