Who is the president of Jamaica Union of Seventh Day Adventist?
Pastor Everett Brown
President of the Jamaica Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Everett Brown, brings greetings during this morning’s Footprints of Hope online evangelistic series.
How many Seventh Day Adventists are in Jamaica?
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Jamaica has more than 307,000 church members worshiping in 738 churches and congregations.
How many Adventist Conferences are there?
The North American Division is divided into nine Union Conferences, one National Church, and one attached Mission. The Unions and National Church are divided into local Conferences.
How many SDA churches are there in Jamaica?
703 churches
As of June 30, 2018, the Seventh-day Adventist denomination in Jamaica had 703 churches and a membership of 310,762.
How did Adventism come to Jamaica?
The story of Adventism in Jamaica started decades before the dawn of Jamaica’s Independence. It was 1890 and stalwart colporteur William Arnold, was selling religious books in the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua. He sold a book, The Coming King to Henry Palmer in Antigua. Palmer sent it to his son, James, in Jamaica.
What is the largest church in Jamaica?
Church of God
Protestantism is the dominant religion in Jamaica. Protestants make up just over 60% of the population. The five largest denominations in Jamaica are: Church of God, Seventh-day Adventist, Baptist, Pentecostal and Anglican….Protestantism in Jamaica.
| Denomination | Size |
|---|---|
| Church of God | 21.2% |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 9.0% |
| Baptist | 8.8% |
| Pentecostal | 7.6% |
Which parish has the largest population in Jamaica?
Kingston (Kingston Parish): 937,000. Portmore (Saint Catherine): 182,000. Spanish Town (Saint Catherine): 147,000.