National Council

Why the National Council? The work of the National Council in Australia is to assist in the church's administrative vision, policies and operations as they relate to the church's International Federation.

Vision Statement

The Church of God (Seventh Day) Australia is a fellowship of churches, connected across this continent, yet united in its diverse gifts, talents, cultures, and callings. Its corporate identity in its commitment to the centrality of Christ and the observance of the Ten Commandments including the seventh day Sabbath (Revelation 14:12) as it increasingly reflects the image of Christ’s Body (1 Corinthians 12:12) and thereby achieving a greater vision than the sum of its individual parts.

Purpose Statement

The purpose of the Church of God (Seventh Day) Australia is to facilitate the development, unity and growth of its churches, forming them into a cohesive and vibrant Christ-community. The National Council joyfully fulfills its unique role in the greater Body of Christ, and in liaison/partnership with the church’s International Federation, through the transformative power of the gospel, teaching biblical truth and its application, until Jesus returns.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Church of God (Seventh Day) Australia is to achieve, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, its stated vision and purpose through an administrative structure that is defined by Godly leadership, measurable goals and objectives, clear communication, a sustainable financial model, with innovation and creativity. In an environment of trust, mutual accountability, and a commitment to assist, encourage, and understand one another, the church in Australia prayerfully embraces Jesus’ heart for the church He is building – in reconciling lost humanity to God, through Jesus’ blood for the glory of the Father here in the ends of the earth.

Authority Statement

With Christ as its head (Colossians 1:18), with the Bible as its sole authority for doctrine and Christian conduct (2 Timothy 3:16), with its commitment to walking a healthy balance between autonomy and interdependence (Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:2-5), and with its organising documents, the Church of God (Seventh Day) Australia retains the right to function as a ecclesiastical national council, to seek and protect the spiritual well-being of its members, to conduct the business of the Church, including the faithful stewardship of finances, to protect itself against liability and civil interference, and to protect its membership and material interests.