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Our Values

Mission Statement

We serve God and the Seventh-day Adventist Church by preparing effective leaders to proclaim the everlasting Gospel and make disciples of all peoples in anticipation of Christ’s soon return.

Vision Statement

The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary prepares spiritual leaders to impact the world for Christ by teaching the Gospel summarized in the Three Angels' Message of Revelation 14:6-13. We are a culturally diverse learning and worshiping community that nurtures excellence, provides theological leadership, and shares our ministry and resources around the world.

Core Values

Christ-likeness with humility

Submitting our whole selves, mind, body and spirit to God
Cultivating Christ-like integrity which reflects the character of God
Living a passionate and authentic life of obedience and service

Faithfulness with expectation

Being faithful in our relationship to Christ as Savior and Lord, and eagerly awaiting His return.
Being faithful to God and His revelation as expressed in His Word, the Holy Scripture.
Being faithful in our quest for truth and beauty through a teachable and steadfast spirit.
Being faithful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and God’s prophetic leading in our story.

Respect with justice

Being Christians who are global in vision, sensitive to diversity and inter-culturally competent.
Respecting all persons, including our family, by exhibiting love, compassion and caring, recognizing everyone’s unique giftedness and creative potential.
Working for fairness, and advocating for justice for those without power or voice.

Community with joy

Worshiping with joy and keeping the Sabbath holy.
Nurturing a community of healing, grace, restoration and renewal.
Developing a sense of collegiality, family, and friendship in our work as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Discipleship with wholeness

Embracing the ongoing transformation by the Spirit in our own life of faith and learning.
Seeking to see in one another the Spirit’s work of restoring the image of our Maker.
Mentoring others in knowing and following their call and vocation.
Cultivating a healthy lifestyle.

Service with passion

Leading with a servant’s heart to equip others for service.
Striving with passion to reach the lost, serve the poor and grow the church.
Valuing creation and our call to be stewards in all areas of life.