About us

The Beginning

The Church of God of the New Testament was founded by Christ, in the first century, in the day of Pentecost (Act ch. 2). Although the great apostasy in the following four centuries brought the original Church away from the original message of the Bible, God always maintained a small flock of believers disciples of Christ (Luke 12:32), along the centuries. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, had promised that even the strengths of the enemy would have not destroyed the Church of God (Matthew 16:18). This "little flock", faithful to God and His Word, it was often persecuted and martyred by the contaminated and pagan official Church, but it always maintained itself faithful to Christ.

The Church of God in the modern times

The Church of God (Seventh Day) grew from the efforts of dedicated advent believers living in Michigan and Iowa in the late 1850's. In 1863, the Michigan church began to extend its influence into the eastern and central U.S. through a publication called The Hope of Israel. This magazine invited fellow Christians to assemble at conferences and camp meetings, and created interest in their distinctive doctrines: the second advent of Christ and the seventh-day Sabbath.

Through these means, the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day) was organized in 1884 and incorporated in Missouri in 1899. Its offices were located in Stanberry, Missouri, until 1950, when they were transferred to Denver, Colorado.

Over the years, The Hope of Israel also moved from Michigan to Iowa, then to Missouri. After several name changes, it is now known as the Bible Advocate. More than 100 years later, this flagship publication of the Church continues to be published and mailed eight times a year from the Denver offices.

The Church of God (Seventh Day) recognizes more than 200 congregations in the United States and Canada. It also has affiliated ministries in more than 25 countries outside North America, with a worldwide fellowship of over 300,000 members. As an agent of God's grace, the Church offers warm-hearted fellowship and willing support for people everywhere who trust and obey the same Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. It is in serving people that the Church finds relevance for its Bible-centered message and its God-inspired mission.

Our fellowship and service

As servants of Christ, we believe and practice . . .

* local church attendance that provides warm and lasting friendship with fellow Christians.

* opportunities for worship, preaching, and Bible study that strengthen the Church in living for Christ.

* wholesome social and recreational activities, with emphasis on the family.

* educational instruction for children and youth.

* national and international association through conventions, district conferences, and summer youth camps in several places.

* financial stewardship on the personal and organizational level.

* member participation in the ministry and polity of the Church, through the exercise of personal gifts and talents.

Our collective work

The greatest ministry of the Church is performed by members serving others in Christ's name, while scattered among thousands of workplaces, schools, markets, and communities all over North America and around the world. To assist the members and congregations in accomplishing this mission, the Church's General Conference offers these primary Conference ministries:

BAPPublications (Bible Advocate Press) produces and distributes a wide range of literature on behalf of the gospel message and scriptural truth. This literature includes the Bible Advocate, Bible study lessons for adults and youth, tracts and booklets on various topics, a church hymnal, and a church newsletter. Most of these publications are provided in both English and Spanish.

Missions Abroad Missions Abroad assists in establishing and maintaining sister churches and missions outside North America. It provides literature, training, and salaries for many workers in several foreign fields. Missions Abroad also distributes Bibles and constructs churches and medical clinics as funds permit.

Ministries Training System lifts the level of biblical understanding and Christian ministry for any member of the Church, and serves to prepare men for pastoral and vocational ministry within the Church. It provides this training through twenty or more regional classrooms across the continent, through intensive sessions in key locations, and through other means.

Other services of the Church of God (Seventh Day) include Conference ministries for youth, young adults, and women. Also associated with the Church are the LITES ministry and Spring Vale Academy, a boarding high school near Owosso, Michigan.

The Italian Conference was incorporated on 2002, after that the Christian Church 7th Day “Maranatha” of Randazzo (CT), Italy, became member of the I.M.C. at the international meeting in Houston, Texas, USA.

All individuals and churches fully sharing faith in Christ Jesus and the fundamental Doctrinal Beliefs can associate to the Church of God (Seventh Day).

Whoever is interested in our literature and our brotherly fellowship can contact us to have information. Whoever intend to establish a local congregation or a group in the house, can count on our support through literature or the dispatch of prepared ministers for preaching the gospel of Christ. We are pleased can sending you literature and giving you the answers to your questions: contact us!

Contacts:

Chiesa di Dio (7° Giorno) - C.I.

Casella Postale 46

95036 RANDAZZO (CT)

Phone: (+39) 095 7715814

(+39) 095 7993328