About the School

There are close to a quarter of a million Adventists living in the Pacific Southwest states of Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah, with more than seven hundred church communities to choose from. Seventh-day Adventists have long-established passions for healthcare and education, particularly in the Pacific Southwest where our fine Christian elementary and secondary schools, universities, and health system including more than 20 first-rate hospitals make a practical difference to our communities.

Adventists in the Pacific Southwest are proud to be a part of a thriving global membership made up of 19 million people living in most of the countries in the world. This diversity is reflected in our membership here; the Pew Research Center describes our church as the most diverse in all of North America. A shared sense of community and a strong belief in Christian mission and discipleship drive our work in healthcare, education, and social justice. We enjoy worshipping together, studying the Bible together, and learning each day how to live as more effective disciples in practical ways.

Our highest priority is demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ to everyone we encounter in tangible and meaningful ways. This website highlights some of the ways we are attempting to do this without our geographical region. We hope you enjoy the site, that it provides useful and inspirational information, and most of all, that the Adventist Church can be a part of your faith journey.

Accessing God regularly. Each of us is a unique and valued child of God, created in His image and for a purpose. A large part of God’s purpose in creating each of us is to have a relationship with us. We each have equal access to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We can communicate with God at any time through prayer, knowing that He never fails to hear us. While we may not always feel as if God is listening to our prayers, we believe He is always faithful. We commit to regular communication with God, even in times of despair.

Discipling for eternity. People achieve their best lives in communities of faith, growing daily into a deeper relationship with Jesus. Our churches nurture discipleship for our members and others within our communities—including those who may be disengaged from organized religion. We aim to help everyone develop an authentic and meaningful walk with God through His Son, recognizing that God’s plans for His children are eternal and that salvation is a gift offered to everyone.

Building strong communities. Humans find meaning and fulfillment through lives lived in community. We become stronger, wiser, and more understanding as we get to know a wide range of people—many who are very different from ourselves. Building diverse communities and working through the normal conflicts and misunderstandings that often arise between individuals and groups is an important part of our mission as Adventist Christians. We show faithfulness to God through our love for one another.

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