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
Living the Bible with expertise
Christ-likeness with humility
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Submitting our whole selves, mind, body and spirit to God.
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Cultivating Christ-like integrity which reflects the character of God.
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Living a passionate and authentic life of obedience and service.
Faithfulness with expectation
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Being faithful in our relationship to Christ as Savior and Lord, and eagerly awaiting His return.
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Being faithful to God and His revelation as expressed in His Word, the Holy Scripture.
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Being faithful in our quest for truth and beauty through a teachable and steadfast spirit.
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Being faithful to the Seventh-day Adventist Church and God’s prophetic leading in our story.
Respect with justice
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Being Christians who are global in vision, inter-culturally competent, and celebrating diversity.
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Respecting all persons, including our family, by exhibiting love, compassion and caring, recognizing everyone’s unique giftedness and creative potential.
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Working for fairness, and advocating for justice for those without power or voice.
Community with joy
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Worshiping with joy and keeping the Sabbath holy.
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Nurturing a community of healing, grace, restoration, and renewal.
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Developing a sense of collegiality, family, and friendship in our work as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Discipleship with wholeness
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Embracing the ongoing transformation by the Spirit in our own life of faith and learning.
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Seeking to see in one another the Spirit’s work of restoring the image of our Maker.
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Mentoring others in knowing and following their call and vocation.
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Cultivating a healthy lifestyle.
Service with passion
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Leading with a servant’s heart to equip others for service.
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Striving with passion to reach the lost, serve the poor and grow the church.
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Valuing creation and our call to be stewards in all areas of life.
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Demonstrating relational holiness.
Student Code of Conduct