Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Conference

What Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Conference does

The Alberta Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the regional administrative body overseeing 86 Seventh-day Adventist congregations serving more than 13,400 members across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Canada. Founded circa 1901 and headquartered in Lacombe, Alberta, the conference operates as a registered Canadian charity (Charity Registration #10669 3047 RR 0001) and a wholly-owned entity within the North American Division Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists denominational hierarchy. Its operational subsidiaries include 11 Adventist schools (most notably Mamawi Atosketan Native School, an indigenous-focused institution originally founded in 1990), Foothills Camp (a year-round camp and retreat facility), Sherwood Care (a continuing care senior facility in Sherwood Park), and ABC Christian Store (a Christian bookstore). Approximately 64 paid employees support pastoral, educational, healthcare, and administrative functions.

Name

Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Conference

Legal name

Alberta Adventist Conference

Website

https://albertaadventist.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Alberta Conference is the regional administrative body for 86 Seventh-day Adventist congregations serving 13,400+ members across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, operating 11 schools, a camp, a continuing care facility, and a bookstore, funded primarily through member tithes and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Administration and Ministry Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Religious administration
• Faith-based education
• Church ministry services
• Community outreach
• Spiritual development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lacombe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Members contribute tithes (10% of income) and offerings through Adventist Giving online platform, Interac e-Transfer, or traditional cheque/money order. Charity Registration #10669 3047 RR 0001.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The conference accepts various donations including planned giving, memorial contributions, and specific campaign donations (e.g., Bridge Campaign, Foothills Camp renovations).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Conference is the regional administrative body of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for Alberta and Northwest Territories, Canada. It coordinates ministry operations across 86 Adventist congregations, 11 K-12 schools, the ABC Christian Store, the Foothills Camp retreat facility, and the Sherwood Care continuing care facility. Core offerings include worship and pastoral services, faith-based K-12 education, youth programs (Pathfinders, Adventurers, ElevateX), health and wellness ministries, humanitarian relief via ADRA Canada, and senior care services.

Product overview

The Alberta Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church operates as an administrative and ministry organization overseeing 86 Adventist congregations serving over 13,400 members, eleven schools, a bookstore (ABC Christian Store), a camp (Foothills Camp), and a nursing home (Sherwood Care) across Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Canada. The organization's core offering is church ministry services including worship, education, youth programs, health ministries, and community outreach. The technology infrastructure is built on the Adventist Connect Frame Website Platform, with integrated tools for livestreaming (Vimeo/YouTube), online donations (AdventistGiving, Interac e-Transfer), and church management. Their key programs include Camp Meeting (annual spiritual retreat), Mamawi Atosketan Native School (indigenous education), Youth & Young Adults ministries, Children's Ministries including Pathfinders and Adventurers, Health Ministries, and the Bridge Campaign for fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Bridge Campaign: A fundraising campaign for conference initiatives
• Alberta Adventist News (AAN)

Products and services

• Camp Meeting Annual flagship spiritual retreat and conference held at Foothills Camp providing worship services, seminars, choir and orchestra performances, and fellowship for members across the conference.
• Foothills Camp Year-round camp facility providing spiritual retreats, summer camps, youth retreats, church events, and outdoor ministry programs for Adventist congregations across Alberta.
• Sherwood Care Continuing care facility in Sherwood Park, Alberta providing senior care services including hospice and palliative care to elderly residents, with Christ-centered, person-centered values.
• Mamawi Atosketan Native School (MANS) Indigenous-focused educational institution providing Christian education for Native students, originally founded in 1990 as Pigeon Lake Adventist Native School.
• ABC Christian Store Christian bookstore offering Seventh-day Adventist literature, books, media, religious materials, and resources for members and the broader community, with bookmobile services.
• Alberta Conference Schools (K-12) Eleven Adventist K-12 educational institutions across Alberta providing Christ-centered education, biblical studies, and character development, including institutions such as Coralwood Adventist Academy and College Heights Christian School.
• Youth & Young Adults Ministry (including ElevateX) Department providing spiritual development, leadership training, recreation activities, and community building for youth and young adults, including the ElevateX annual leadership retreat.
• Children's Ministries (Pathfinders and Adventurers) Programs for children including Pathfinders (ages 10-15), Adventurers (ages 6-9), Vacation Bible School, and children's worship materials promoting Bible knowledge and Christian character.
• Health Ministries Health-focused ministry promoting wellness through programs like Healthy Choices workshops, health emphasis weekends, and wellness education grounded in Adventist health principles.
• ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency) Partnership with ADRA Canada providing disaster relief, humanitarian aid, and international development programs for communities in need.
• Planned Giving Planned giving and legacy donation programs helping members leave lasting gifts to support the conference's future ministries, including memorial contributions.
• SAGE Ministry Ministry supporting seniors through SAGE (Serving Allegiance to the Golden Era) activities, fellowship, and faith-based programs for elderly members.
• Bridge Campaign Fundraising campaign supporting the Alberta Conference's ministries and community outreach initiatives, including Foothills Camp renovations.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alberta Conference operates under the administrative oversight of the North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which provides the Frame Website Platform, organizational support, and denominational alignment. NAD is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
• Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerADRA Canada partnership enables humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and international development programs. Alberta Conference participates in ADRA campaigns including Easter campaigns and ongoing international relief efforts.
• Adventist ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdventist Connect provides the Frame Website Platform hosting for albertaadventist.ca and related digital infrastructure, enabling the conference's online presence and website management.
• Burman UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Alberta, Burman University serves as a higher education institution within the Adventist system. Partnership supports ministerial training and Pathfinder leadership development.
• Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alberta Conference is part of the Canadian Union Conference within the global Seventh-day Adventist Church structure. SDACC coordinates national initiatives including Pathfinder Bible Experience competitions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Quebec Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Direct peer — another Canadian SDA conference with parallel administrative responsibilities over congregations, schools, and outreach within its provincial territory.
• Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Direct peer — large Canadian SDA conference administering multiple congregations, schools, and a camp in Ontario. Most closely comparable in organizational structure and ministry mix to the Alberta Conference.
• Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Direct peer — Canadian SDA conference covering the Atlantic provinces with a similar mix of congregations, schools, and community ministries.
• Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Direct peer — SDA regional conference in the adjacent prairie provinces, with similar scale and a comparable portfolio of churches, schools, and camp facilities.
• British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Direct peer — another SDA regional conference in Western Canada with a near-identical structure of congregations, schools, camps, and healthcare ministries. Operates an analogous administrative and ministry model to the Alberta Conference.

Others

• Burman University: Adventist higher education institution located in Alberta; partners with the Conference on ministerial training, Pathfinder leadership development, and youth pipelines — and is closely tied to the same member community.
• ADRA Canada: Adventist humanitarian and development agency in Canada; a core partner of the Alberta Conference for disaster relief and community campaigns, and a peer in the broader Canadian Adventist nonprofit ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC): National SDA governing body to which the Alberta Conference belongs; provides coordinated strategy, Pathfinder Bible Experience oversight, and inter-conference programming relevant to Alberta's operations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABAdventist
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/albertaadventist
• Facebookfacebook.com/albertaadventist
• Instagraminstagram.com/abadventist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abadventist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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