The seventh day Adventist By Kelvin.Mot May 21, 1863 Battle Creek Mi On May 21, 1863, the Seventh-day Adventist Church was officially founded in Battle Creek, Michigan Sep 5, 1866 Opening of the Western Health Reform Institute Based on the principles in Ellen's 1863 vision on health, the church opened a health institute. 1874 The first Adventist school ,Battle creek , is founded in Michigan 1891 The first overseas mission is established in Switzerland,marking the begging of the church's global out reach 1957 The first television program "Faith for Today," airs further expanding the church's reach through mass media 1980 The church establishes its first official statement on creationism, affirming a literal interpretation of Genesis creation account 1995 The church publishes its fundamental beliefs in a formal statement , providing clarity on its doctrinal positions 2000 The church reaches 10 million members world wide , marking a significant milestone in it's global growth 2015 The church celebrates over 150th anniversary with various events 2020 The church surpasses 25 million worldwide, reflecting continued growth