Kabangwe west SDA church

28/04/2026

OVER 204,000 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST MEMBERS REPORTED MISSING IN LOCAL CHURCH’S REGISTERS FOR 2025

The latest 2026 annual statistics released by the Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the General Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventists have revealed that 204,222 members have reportedly gone missing in 2025, a significant increase from 181,663 in 2024.

The statistics compiled as part of the 2026 Annual Statistical Report show a 22,559 rise in the number of missing members. The report provides detailed figures from 13 Divisions and the territories attached to the General Conference, showing a clear picture of where membership loss is most pronounced.

The South American Division has seen the largest increase in missing members, with figures climbing from 83,320 in 2024 to 100,710 in 2025, representing an increase of 17,390 members going missing in the church register.

Similarly, the Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID) experienced a rise from 20,710 missing members in 2024 to 32,953 in 2025. The Southern Asia-Pacific Division also reported an increase, with missing members growing from 2,696 to 6,276 in 2025.

The East-Central Africa Division, in contrast, reported a decrease in missing members, falling from 11,624 in 2024 to 7,449 in 2025, which could indicate improvements in membership tracking, robust nurturing efforts,or other demographic factors.

The 2026 report shows that while some regions have seen reductions in missing members, the overall global increase raises concerns over retention and the effectiveness of member nurturing initiatives.

It is important for all church members to consider implementing new strategies alongside traditional methods in order to improve member retention. With digital tools at our disposal, these should be efficiently utilised to enhance constant engagement and communication among our members. May the merciful Lord bless our efforts and influence. May He bless our church.

MISSING MEMBERS FOR 2025 BY DIVISION:

1. South American Division: 100,710
2. Inter-American Division: 34,609
3. Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division: 32,953
4. South Pacific Division: 8,273
5. East-Central Africa Division: 7,449
6. Southern Asia-Pacific Division: 6,276
7. Southern Asia Division: 5,858
8. North American Division: 4,012
9. West-Central Africa Division: 2,585
10. Inter-European Division: 578
11. Trans-European Division: 278
12. Northern Asia-Pacific Division: 244
13. Euro-Asia Division: 217

Territories attached to the General Conference:

1. Ukrainian Union Conference: 148
2. Israel Field: 21
3. Middle East and North Africa Union Mission: 8
4. Chinese Union Mission: 3

Total Missing Members in 2025: 204,222

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References:

1. Download: 2026 Annual Statistical Report, New Series, Volume 8

https://documents.adventistarchives.org/Statistics/ASR/ASR2026A.pdf

2. Download: 2025 Annual Statistical Report New Series, Volume 7

https://documents.adventistarchives.org/Statistics/ASR/ASR2025A.pdf

23/04/2026

16/04/2026

The Ultimate, Grand and Mega mission gathering is here!!!
Midlands West Zambia Conference of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church will be holding its first ever FESTIVAL OF THE LAITY on sabbath 9th May, 2026, in the National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka in Zambia under the theme “Honoring Lay Services in God’s Mission: Integrated for Mission”.
This mega gathering hopes to draw more than thirty thousand church members from Lusaka and around the MWZC territory (ALL CHURCHES IN LUSAKA ARE ENCOURAGED TO CLOSE AND JOIN IN THE WORSHIP SERVICE TO BE HELD IN THE NATIONAL HEROES’ STADIUM ON 9TH MAY),
Come in your numbers and announce that MWZC is a mighty army of the Lord. Come in your Dorcas, AMO and Youth Uniforms for the parade of the turbines of evangelism and mission in MWZC.
Entrance at the National Heroes Stadium is free, free, free. from 0700hrs to 1600hrs,
We just want to fill the whole stadium in celebration of who we are! “We are Adventists, and we want to celebrate our exploits in Mission, through songs, preaching and presentations.”
We want to celebrate God and His Mission; we want to recognize and encourage the extraordinary contributions made by our church members over the years in advancing the mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in the Midlands West Zambia Conference territory.

11/04/2026

We are on it again.
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08/04/2026

SCHOOL SCHOOL
of Adventist Leadership
of Adventist Leadership and Evangelism.

08/04/2026

Midlands West Zambia Conference Launches School of Adventist Leadership and Evangelism

The Midlands West Zambia Conference, in collaboration with Rusangu University School of Theology, recently hosted the School of Adventist Leadership and Evangelism from April 2nd-5th, 2026, at UNICOHS, Lusaka.

The event featured a lineup of esteemed facilitators, including Dr. PhD Edward E. Moyo, Dr. John Shumba, Dr. PhD Warren S. Simatele, Pst Christopher K. Mukuka, Pst Ian Chiinya, and Pst Ambassador Shalubobya.

The school covered a range of topics, including:
1. Servant Leadership in SDA administration; A theological & practical framework for church leaders
2. From Inspiration to practice: Ellen G. White's Counsel for Elders and Evangelists
3. From Inspiration to Application: Practical Use of Ellen G. White's Messages for Elders and Evangelists
4. Biblical preaching that Connects
5. Evangelistic lesson Sequencing; the Pauline Model
6. SDA History; lessons from the Past for today
7. Navigating the Biblical Text
8. From Apostles to Adventists
9. Leading in Mission; from Isolation to Community
10. Church Discipline; The Pauline Model
11. Strategic planning; A Biblical Model
12. The Preacher's foundation; Preparing the life behind the Sermon

The event aimed to equip church leaders with practical skills and biblical knowledge for effective leadership and evangelism.

19/03/2026

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Join us this Sabbath as we partake in the Holy Communion 🙏, remembering Christ's sacrifice and celebrating His love 💖. "Do this in remembrance of me" (Luke 22:19). Come, share in the bread and wine, and renew your commitment to Him 😊.

See you there! 🙏
Northern Zambia Union Conference -Adventist Youth Ministries

12/03/2026

happiness is only in Christ.
Satisfaction is found only in Jesus Christ
friendship is only In Jesus
hope is Only in Christ Jesus.



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21/02/2026

Adventist Ladies are you there ? 😌

20/02/2026

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let's pack out the house tomorrow for worship and dive into ! 😊 God’s calling us to be faithful stewards – let's learn from financial experts and spiritual leaders. Challenges with finances? You're not alone 🙌. Bring friends, neighbors, and family. Let’s grow together 🌟. See you At there!

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