About Us
The Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the administrative headquarters for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the eastern two-thirds of Texas. Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.
The Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the administrative headquarters for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the eastern two-thirds of Texas. Seventh-day Adventist beliefs are meant to permeate your whole life. Growing out of scriptures that paint a compelling portrait of God, you are invited to explore, experience and know the One who desires to make us whole.
Our Mission
To serve, empower and support Texas members, pastors, teachers, congregations and schools in making disciples for Jesus Christ; Equipping faith leaders to strengthen communities and serve our Texas neighbors with compassion.
Our Values
The Meaning of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Logo
The Second Coming
The lines at the top of the design suggest upward momentum, symbolizing the resurrection and ascension to heaven at Christ’s second coming, the ultimate focus of our faith
The Flame
This is the shape formed by three lines encircling an implied sphere. The lines represent the three angels of Revelation 14 circling the globe and our commission to take the gospel to the entire world. The overall shape forms a flame symbolic of the Holy Spirit.
The Cross
The symbol of the cross, representing the gospel of salvation, is positioned in the center of the design to emphasize Christ’s sacrifice, which is the central theme of the Adventist faith.
The Open Bible
The Bible forms the base of the design and represents the biblical foundation of our beliefs. It is portrayed in a fully open position suggesting a full acceptance of God’s word.
Texas Conference History
We are collecting information regarding Texas Conference history. If you know of additional Texas Conference historical information that should be included, please email info@txsda.org.
Texas Conference President List
Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists
Southwestern Union Record – past issues
Southwestern Union Record – current issues
The Untold Story (Vasquez, 2000)
Adventist Review – A Brief Look at San Antonio’s History
Texas State Historical Association
Daniel and the Revelation by Uriah Smith | Several German families became Adventists after a colporteur named Hunter sold a copy of Uriah Smith’s “Daniel and the Revelation” in a German settlement near Hutto, central Texas. The believers organized as a church in 1895.