TEXAS CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

What TEXAS CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST does

The Texas Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventist is a private nonprofit religious organization that serves as the administrative governing body for Seventh-day Adventist congregations, schools, and ministries across Texas. Founded in 1879 and headquartered in Alvarado, Texas, the conference operates as a constituent entity within the Southwestern Union Conference of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists, and is the third-largest conference in the North American Division by membership. It provides pastoral oversight, administrative coordination, and mission support to more than 350 congregations, 21 K-12 Adventist schools, and the nearly 1,000-acre Lake Whitney Ranch retreat center in Clifton, Texas. The conference also operates the Adventist Book Center and runs youth development programs including Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Master Guide clubs.

The organization's digital infrastructure centers on the TexasAdventist.org website, the TXSDA mobile application (iOS and Android), bilingual social media channels (TexasAdventist in English, HispanosTXC in Spanish), podcast feeds, and livestreaming capabilities for worship services and large-scale events. Major programmatic initiatives in 2025-2026 include the Caravan of Hope evangelistic campaign (approximately 200 baptisms), The Great Controversy Project (115 churches distributing nearly 200,000 books), the 145 Days of Prayer initiative, and Together As One regional convocations held across multiple Texas cities. The conference maintains formal partnerships with Southwestern Adventist University, AdventHealth, Pacific Press/Streams of Light, and the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: (1) tithes and offerings from members across the 350+ congregations, which represent the core funding mechanism for ministry operations; (2) school tuition from the 21 Adventist schools serving preschool through high school; and (3) usage-based fees from Lake Whitney Ranch summer camps and retreat facility rentals. The organization experienced a significant leadership transition in 2026 with the elevation of President Elton DeMoraes to the Southwestern Union Conference presidency, the election of Ismael A. Castillo as Conference President, the appointment of Nathan Seery as Information Systems Director, and the creation of a new Property Development department, signaling ongoing organizational restructuring.

Name

TEXAS CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Legal name

Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Website

https://txsda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Texas Conference Association of Seventh Day Adventist is a nonprofit religious organization, founded in 1879, that provides administrative oversight, pastoral support, education, and evangelism programs to 350+ Seventh-day Adventist congregations, 21 schools, and Lake Whitney Ranch camp across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Organization Administration

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Religious conference services
• Christian education
• Church administration
• Youth ministry programs
• Evangelism services

Headquarters

HQ city

Alvarado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

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 as part of their religious stewardship, which funds conference operations, ministries, and mission work.
2. School Tuition: The conference operates 21 Seventh-day Adventist schools across Texas; families pay tuition for students attending these educational institutions.
3. Camp and Retreat Fees: Lake Whitney Ranch generates revenue through summer camp registrations and retreat facility rentals for church groups and families.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is a regional religious administrative body that provides pastoral oversight, ministry coordination, and operational support to 350+ Adventist congregations and 21 K-12 schools across Texas. Its core offerings include worship services, youth and club ministries (Pathfinders, Adventurers, Master Guides), Christian K-12 education, the Lake Whitney Ranch retreat and summer camp facility, Hispanic/Spanish evangelism programs, mass book distribution campaigns, and a bilingual digital media platform spanning website, mobile app, livestreaming, and podcasts.

Product overview

The Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists operates a digital platform centered around its official website (texasadventist.org) and TXSDA mobile application, serving as the primary communication and information hub for the conference. The conference provides youth development through Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Master Guide club programs, operates Lake Whitney Ranch retreat center and summer camp on nearly 1,000 acres in Clifton, Texas, and manages a network of 21+ Adventist schools. The organization conducts Hispanic/Spanish ministry with programs like Tutoriales de Liderazgo 360 and Caravana de la Esperanza, hosts Together As One Convocation events across Texas regions, and operates an Adventist Book Center. These services support the conference's mission across more than 350 congregations throughout Texas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lake Whitney Ranch: Faith-based retreat center and camp located in Clifton, Texas, owned and operated by the Texas Conference.
• Together As One

Products and services

• Texas Conference Education System (K-12 Schools) A network of 21 Seventh-day Adventist schools across Texas providing Christian education from preschool through high school, including events such as Freshmen Bible Camp, Junior High Music Fest, Outdoor School, and Spelling Bee for Adventist families.
• Lake Whitney Ranch Retreat and Camp A nearly 1,000-acre faith-based retreat center and summer camp in Clifton, Texas, offering summer camps, retreats, and outdoor school programs for church groups, families, and youth.
• Youth & Club Ministries Programs Programs including Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Master Guide clubs for youth development and spiritual growth across the Texas Conference.
• Hispanic Ministries & Spanish Evangelism Spanish-language ministry and evangelism programs including Tutoriales de Liderazgo 360, Caravana de la Esperanza, and various Spanish church support services for Hispanic Adventist communities.
• The Great Controversy Project Mass distribution evangelism initiative distributing copies of The Great Controversy to communities throughout Texas through 115 participating churches.
• Together As One Convocation Events Regional convocation events held across Texas featuring worship, leadership training, and fellowship in English and Spanish.
• Adventist Book Center Conference-operated bookstore providing Seventh-day Adventist literature, resources, and materials to members and the broader community.
• Online Services and Digital Worship Virtual church services and online spiritual content including livestreamed worship services, podcasts, and video streaming for member access.
• Texas Conference Website and Digital Platform The official digital presence providing information about churches, schools, ministries, events, and conference news, including the TXSDA mobile app for iOS and Android.
• TXSDA Mobile Application Official mobile application for the Texas Conference available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, providing members access to conference content, events, and communication.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 200 people baptized during Caravan of Hope 2025 evangelistic campaign
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• Streams of Light (Pacific Press)notableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 25 April 2026Publisher of The Great Controversy book for the 2026 mass distribution project. 115 churches distributing nearly 200,000 copies of the book to Texas communities.
• Erton KöhlernotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 June 2025Executive secretary for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists served as featured speaker for the 2025 Caravan of Hope evangelistic campaign 'Cuando Jesús Llega' visiting seven Texas cities.
• Mark FinleynotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024World-renowned Adventist speaker who delivered the HOPE24 finale evangelistic series in October 2024, conducted both in-person in Houston and virtually for all congregations.
• Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Texas Conference is one of five conferences within the Southwestern Union Conference (which also includes Arkansas-Louisiana, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, and Texico conferences). The Union provides oversight, coordination, and leadership development for constituent conferences.
• North American Division of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Texas Conference is the third-largest conference in the North American Division (NAD), which oversees all Adventist conferences in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda. Participates in NAD initiatives such as Pentecost 2025.
• General Conference of Seventh-day AdventistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld headquarters of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Texas Conference participates in global church initiatives and receives spiritual/administrative alignment through the Union and Division structure.
• Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Keene, Texas, SWAU is the primary Seventh-day Adventist university in the region. Many Texas Conference students attend SWAU; conference staff serve as adjunct faculty; collaborative programs include University Singers performances at events.
• AdventHealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partner supporting community health initiatives; AdventHealth interns experience local ministry engagement as part of leadership development programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A regional SDA conference operating churches, schools, and a camp across the southeastern US. Similar operating structure and revenue mix (tithes, tuition, camp fees) as the Texas Conference.
• Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Another top-tier SDA union-level conference on the US East Coast with comparable church, school, and conference operations. Provides direct benchmark on operational scale and program mix.
• Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: The largest SDA conference in the North American Division, operating the same denominational governance, schools, camps, and Hispanic ministry model across multiple western US states. Closest structural analog at larger scale.
• Allegheny East Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A regional SDA conference on the US East Coast operating churches, schools, and community programs under the same denominational structure. Comparable size and operational scope to the Texas Conference.
• Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: Another large regional SDA conference operating a similar portfolio of churches, schools, camp, and Hispanic ministries across a single US state. Directly comparable in scale, funding model (tithes), and operational structure to the Texas Conference.
• Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A regional SDA conference in southern California with comparable scale of churches, schools, and Spanish-language ministry operations. Highly comparable structure and member demographics.
• Arkansas-Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A sister SDA conference under the Southwestern Union, operating the same denominational governance model across two states. Provides direct benchmark for smaller-conference operations within the same union.
• Lake Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A regional SDA conference of comparable scale operating churches and schools in the US Midwest/South. Same denominational structure, funding model, and program mix as the Texas Conference.
• Oklahoma Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: A sister conference under the same Southwestern Union Conference as the Texas Conference, operating the same SDA governance model in a neighboring state. Directly comparable in structure and governance.

Broad incumbents

• Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: The Texas Conference's immediate parent union conference, coordinating five regional conferences (Texas, Arkansas-Louisiana, Oklahoma, Southwest Region, Texico). Operates the same denominational model at a broader multi-state scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/texasadventist
• YouTubeyoutube.com/texasadventist
• Facebookfacebook.com/texasadventist
• Instagraminstagram.com/texasadventist
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-conference-association-of-seventh-day-adventist

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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