Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

What Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists does

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is a Florida-domiciled nonprofit religious organization founded in 1893 that serves as the regional administrative body of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the state of Florida. It supports approximately 75,000 members across more than 300 churches, companies, and mission groups, and operates a parallel education system of 30 K-12 schools serving over 5,000 students. The Conference is headquartered in Altamonte Springs, FL, with 285 employees, and runs a diversified portfolio of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries including Camp Kulaqua (retreat and conference center in High Springs, FL), the Adventist Book Center (ABC) retail stores carrying religious books, natural foods, and deli items, the Florida Conference Education Department, and Florida Living Retirement (a senior living community).

The organization is funded almost entirely by member tithes and offerings, accepted through in-church collections, the Adventist Giving online platform, and the Engiven cryptocurrency donation platform; there is no fee for participation in services or membership. Programs are delivered through a network of specialized ministries — Adventurer Club (Pre-K–4th grade), Pathfinders (youth), Women's Ministries, Family Ministries, Camp Ministries, and the G300 Leadership Development program — supplemented by multi-channel outreach (website, Florida Focus publication, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok) and bilingual English/Spanish resources. Camp Kulaqua and the conference facilities also extend hospitality to other Christian denominations, civic organizations, and educational institutions, providing a tiered revenue and utilization cushion beyond the core Adventist membership.

Name

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Legal name

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Website

https://floridaconference.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is a nonprofit religious organization that administers 300+ churches, 30 K-12 schools, a camp, and senior living services for 75,000 members across Florida, funded primarily by tithes and offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Nonprofit / Faith-Based CCRCs (HLADAEAC)

Keywords

• Religious organization administration
• Christian ministry services
• Faith-based education
• Youth ministry programs
• Church community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Altamonte Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Traditional church tithes and offerings from 75,000 members across the conference's churches and organizations.
2. Online Giving: Adventist Giving online platform and Engiven cryptocurrency donation platform for member contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is a nonprofit religious organization that serves as the regional administrative body for more than 300 churches, companies, and mission groups, plus a system of 30 K-12 schools across Florida. Its core offerings include youth development programs (Adventurer Club and Pathfinders), Women's Ministries, Family Ministries, the Camp Kulaqua retreat and conference center, Christian K-12 education, the G300 leadership development program, ABC retail stores selling books, natural foods, and deli items, and the Florida Living Retirement community. The organization serves approximately 75,000 members through pastoral care, faith formation, retreats, Christian education, and community-based services.

Product overview

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists offers a portfolio of ministry programs and services rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include youth development programs (Adventurer Club for Pre-K through 4th grade, Pathfinders for older youth), women's and family ministries, and Camp Kulaqua retreat center. Supporting services include an education system of 30 K-12 schools, leadership development through the G300 program, ABC retail stores, and Florida Living Retirement community. The organization serves as the administrative body for more than 300 churches, companies, and mission groups across Florida, with approximately 75,000 members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Conference FLC: The Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists uses FLC as an abbreviation for internal departments and events.

Products and services

• Adventurer Club A Seventh-day Adventist Church-sponsored ministry for families with children in grades Pre-K through 4th, supporting parents in developing children's relationship with Jesus through character building, nature study, hobbies, and safety activities; clubs typically meet twice a month.
• Pathfinders A department helping families and young people experience life to the fullest through activities, level work, service opportunities, and trips, with a mission to Train, Equip, and Deploy an Army of Young People.
• Women's Ministries A ministry (Women Out Ministering to Every Neighborhood) reaching women of every age through programs providing spiritual nurture, education, motivation, and inspiration, including healing education through weekend retreats.
• Family Ministries Equips and supports churches, schools, families, and local ministry leaders in cultivating Christ-centered relationships within the home and community, providing events, resources, and trainings such as marriage retreats and family support.
• Camp Ministries / Camp Kulaqua A year-round retreat and conference center in High Springs, Florida, welcoming Seventh-day Adventist churches, other Christian denominations, civic organizations, educational institutions, families, and communities for worship, retreats, summer camps, and activities in a natural setting.
• Education System A system of 30 K-12 Adventist schools administered through the Florida Conference, serving more than 5,000 students with Christian-based education across Florida.
• G300 Leadership Development A leadership development course structured around two John Maxwell leadership books ('Developing the Leader Within You' and 'Developing the Leaders Around You'), with guest presenters including Church Pastors, Conference, and Union Administrators.
• ABC Store (Adventist Book Center) Retail stores in Altamonte Springs and at Camp Kulaqua (High Springs) selling religious books, deli items, and natural foods, with express delivery options and online shopping through AdventistBookCenter.com.
• Florida Living Retirement Retirement living services and community for seniors operating under the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 75,000 members across more than 300 churches and companies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Other Christian DenominationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Kulaqua retreat and conference center welcomes other Christian denominations for retreats and events, extending hospitality beyond the Seventh-day Adventist community.
• Civic OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Kulaqua hosts civic organizations for retreats and community events, serving as a venue for non-religious group gatherings.
• Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference schools and camp facilities serve educational institutions for field trips, retreats, and learning experiences.
• Local CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Kulaqua and conference ministries serve local communities through recreation, spiritual development, and community events.
• John Maxwell Leadership BookscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerG300 Leadership Development program uses John Maxwell's leadership books ('Developing the Leader Within You' and 'Developing the Leaders Around You') as curriculum foundation, with guest presenters including Church Pastors, Conference, and Union Administrators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Orlando (Roman Catholic): Regional Catholic administrative body in Florida operating parishes, schools, and retreat facilities; comparable governance structure and community ministry model, though with a larger institutional footprint.
• Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church: Regional Methodist administrative body covering Florida with churches, schools, and camps. Comparable as a Florida-based regional religious administrative organization with member-supported funding.
• Adventist Health System / AdventHealth: Sister Seventh-day Adventist organization operating a large healthcare network with deep denominational ties; comparable as a faith-based operating subsidiary ecosystem of the broader SDA denomination.
• Florida Baptist Convention: State-level administrative body for Southern Baptist churches in Florida; comparable in serving as a regional denominational coordinator of churches, schools, and camps, but with a much broader denominational reach.

Direct peers

• Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Another southeastern regional SDA conference operating churches, schools, and Adventurer/Pathfinder programs under similar governance and revenue model.
• Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Large regional SDA conference operating churches, schools, and camp/retreat ministries with a similar full-lifecycle ministry portfolio.
• Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Parent union-level administrative body of the Florida Conference, overseeing SDA conferences across the southeastern U.S. Directly comparable in structure, governance, and ministry portfolio.
• Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A peer regional SDA conference in the southeastern U.S. operating churches, schools, and camp facilities with comparable structure and member-supported funding model.

Regional players

• Andrews University: Flagship Seventh-day Adventist institution of higher education; comparable as a denominationally affiliated education organization, though focused on higher rather than K-12 education.

Others

• Maranatha Volunteers International: Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated volunteer organization that builds churches, schools, and camp facilities globally; comparable as a denominational ecosystem partner supporting similar ministry infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fl_adventists
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@florida.adventists
• Facebookfacebook.com/floridaadventists
• Instagraminstagram.com/florida.adventists
• TikToktiktok.com/@florida.adventists
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-conference-of-seventh-day-adventists

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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