Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada
Information on the purpose of your organization
We are nation-wide Church organization in Canada. The purpose of the Church is to facilitate the proclamation of the everlasting gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, in the context of the three angels' messages of Revelation 14:6-12, to all peoples within its territory, leading them to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour and to unite with His Church, and nurturing them in preparation for His soon return.
To accomplish its purpose, the Corporation shall:
a. establish and maintain a co-ordinated Christian ministry consisting of, but not limited to, pastoral, educational, literature, healthful lifestyle, and humanitarian aid;
b. conduct such business, corporate and other functions as it may deem necessary, expedient, or appropriate.
Information on your programmes and activities in areas relevant to the subject of the Summit and in which country or counties they are carried out.
Churches
We operate a network of approximately 375 Churches in Canada.
Retirement Homes
We operate several retirement homes and community centers with a faith and health focus throughout Canada.
Summer Camps
We have several Christian summer camps in Canada which offer week-long outdoor experiences for Canadian youth.
Education
We operate 46 private Christian schools in Canada. Our schools house over 3300 students and more than 290 teachers. Among these are Parkview Adventist Academy (grades 10-12) in Alberta, and Kingsway College (grades 9-12) in Ontario, both providing boarding facilities and a work study program for students. Burman University, located in Alberta, offers accredited under-graduate degrees and certificate programs in a number of disciplines.
Humanitarian Work
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) provides practical assistance to the disadvantaged in many countries of the world, without regard for race, religion or nationality. ADRA Canada also responds with needed assistance in times of national disasters as in the 1998 ice-storm that devastated Eastern Ontario and Quebec. ADRA Canada is involved in projects which contributed $7.8 million to 842,557 people in 22 countries in 2014. They will be continuing projects in over 13 countries in 2015, including Bolivia, Rwanda, Syria, and South Sudan.
Here are examples of ADRA projects:
Vanuatu update ? April 28 A little over a month ago Cyclone Pam devastated the islands of Vanuatu. Since the disaster ADRA has responded with shelter kits, water purification systems, and food. With thousands left homeless by the cyclone, shelter has been an immediate need. To that end, ADRA has distributed over 3,000 tarpaulin shelters to the islanders. These shelters provide a safe, dry place to live as the cleanup and rebuilding continue. In the aftermath of such a disaster as Cyclone Pam, the spread of waterborne disease is always a concern. To help prevent the worsening of an already difficult situation, ADRA, in partnership with GlobalMedic, delivered almost 500 water and sanitation kits to communities on the island of Ambrym. These kits include hygiene supplies and a simple water purification system. ADRA and its local volunteers are also assisting in the installation of systems that collect and purify rain water. On the island of Efate, ADRA volunteers continue to refill a 6,000 Litre tank, provided by World Vision, with river water which is then filtered, continually providing safe water to approximately 300 people in the community.
Community Involvement
Our local churches operate Community Centers that provide food and clothing to those in need. Family life counselling and other programs are also offered to assist those wishing to overcome drug addiction and alcohol or tobacco dependence. Our family training seminars address domestic violence, parenting techniques, and healthy marriages.
Health Focus
Adventists are known for their health focus. To this end, we offer vegetarian cooking classes, and teach health classes in the community.
Religious Liberty
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada is a noted defender of religious liberty and has intervened on most major cases involving religious liberty that reach the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2015 we were involved in Loyola High School v Quebec (AG), and also TWU v Law Society of British Columbia.
Information on activities at the national or international levels
Please see question 2
Organization have an annual report? (YES/NO) (should contain financial statements and a list of financial sources and contributions, including governmental contributions)?
Yes -
FS.pdf
List of members of the governing body of your organization, and their countries of nationality
Mark Johnson ? Canadian and USA citizenship Daniel Stojanovic ? French citizenship Joyce Jones ? Canadian citizenship Ishmael Ali ? Canadian citizenship Anderson Anténor - Canadian citizenship Rémy Ballais ? French & Canadian citizenship Kevin Boonstra ? Canadian citizenship Sonja Buchanan ? Canadian citizenship Jemarly Cadanilla ? Filipino citizenship Ken Corkum ? Canadian citizenship Wayne Culmore ? Canadian citizenship Mansfield Edwards ? Canadian citizenship Linda Flowers ? Canadian citizenship John Fournier ? Canadian citizenship Gerald Grant ? Canadian citizenship Mark Haynal ? USA citizenship Reynold Hazelwood - Canadian citizenship Ivy James ? Canadian citizenship Walt Kalkan ? Canadian citizenship Linda King ? Canadian citizenship Jean Levy ? Canadian citizenship Ray Loxdale ? Canadian citizenship Émile Maxi ? Canadian citizenship Steve Matthews ? Canadian citizenship Jeddu Migrino ? Canadian citizenship Ben Mora ? Canadian citizenship Ron Nelson ? Canadian citizenship George Stonecypher ? USA citizenship Glyne Thompson ? Canadian citizenship Ken Wiebe - Canadian citizenship Officers and board or director members are elected every 5 years by delegates from the various SDA churches in Canada.
Copy of the constitution and/or by-laws of the organization (WORD or PDF only), or a weblink to it
20110925SDACCBylawsupdatedwithsessionvotes.pdf
