About Us
Welcome to the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the administrative headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church serving the eastern two-thirds of Texas. We are dedicated to collaborative ministry under the guiding theme, Together As One, inspired by John 17:21: “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me,” John 17:21 NKJV.
As part of a vibrant global community of over 21 million Seventh-day Adventists, we are connected through 13 regions worldwide. Together As One, we support a diverse network of congregations, schools, hospitals and ministries—all focused on sharing God’s love, grace, forgiveness and the promise of eternal salvation.
Our beliefs are designed to enrich every aspect of life, inviting you to explore, experience and deepen your relationship with the One who desires to make us whole. We believe in the transformative power of faith and strive to reflect God’s character in our daily lives.
To facilitate effective collaboration, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is organized into divisions, unions and conferences. Conferences work with churches within specific areas, such as states or provinces. Each conference, like the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, provides essential administrative support and representation, empowering local congregations for united ministry.
We invite you to join us on this journey of faith and service, as we seek to live out God’s call to make a meaningful impact in our communities. Together As One, we can share the love of Christ with the world.
The logo
The logo reflects the core values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Its foundation is the Bible, the Word of God, shown open because its message should be read and put into practice. Central to that biblical message is the cross, which is also a central feature of the logo. Above the cross and the open Bible is a burning flame that represents the Holy Spirit, the messenger of truth.
The lines
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 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.