The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia is formally organised as the Australian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (often abbreviated by Australians as the Union), a subentity of the South Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists. As of 30 June 2018, baptised church membership stands at 61,530.

Is Seventh-day Adventist growing?

Newly released data show Seventh-day Adventism growing by 2.5 percent in North America, a rapid clip for this part of the world, where mainline denominations are declining. Adventists are even growing 75 percent faster than Mormons (1.4 percent), who prioritize numeric growth.

Why do 7th Day Adventist not eat pork?

Some Seventh-day Adventists eat clean meats Seventh-day Adventists who eat meat distinguish between “clean” and “unclean” types, as defined by the biblical Book of Leviticus. Pork, rabbit, and shellfish are considered “unclean” and thus banned by Adventists.

Why do 7th Day Adventist not eat meat?

Seventh-day Adventists who eat meat distinguish between “clean” and “unclean” types, as defined by the biblical Book of Leviticus. Pork, rabbit, and shellfish are considered “unclean” and thus banned by Adventists. “Clean” meats are generally considered to be the same as kosher meats.