South New South Wales Conference
Conference2005–2024 · 20 years of data · 36 churches
2005–2024 · 20 years of data · 36 churches
AI-generated · Adventist Pulse Research
Research-backed context for this entity
SNSW recorded 106 accessions (82 baptisms + 24 professions of faith) for a 3.48% accession rate in 2024 — the highest in Australia. From a base of just 3,152 members across 31 churches, SNSW demonstrates that small conferences can outperform on growth metrics through consistent, personal evangelism.
SNSW's death rate of 0.56% (17 deaths) is the lowest in the AUC — less than half the NAC rate (1.90%) and well below the AUC average (0.88%). This suggests a younger membership profile, which bodes well for long-term sustainability and vibrancy.
SNSW's estimated 2025 tithe of $5.15M represents a 7.9% increase over 2024 and a new record. The 6-year trajectory shows 30.6% growth from $3.94M (2019). Engaged members give approximately 5.1% of adjusted median income — generous giving that invites further growth.
Age-adjusted modelling shows SNSW achieving 36.1% of theoretical maximum tithe potential (not the naive 23.3%). The 'engaged-only' model (estimating 60% active) shows 51.1% of potential. The honest story: engaged members ARE generous — giving over 5%. The invitation is to go from good to great.
SNSW is AdventistPulse's first conference-level Vital Signs pilot — the most detailed entity profile on the platform. Its combination of strong growth, transparent financial data, and willing leadership makes it a model for what data-informed ministry can look like across the AUC.
Members retained year-over-year
Overall membership change
Lost to dropped + missing
Baptisms + POF per 100 members
Worker evangelistic productivity (baptisms + POF)
Total losses per 100 members
Workforce stretch ratio
Average congregation size
Annual tithe per member (USD)
Year-over-year tithe change
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South New South Wales Conference — Membership growth over time
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Kingdom growth (baptisms + POF) vs transfer balance vs losses. Above the line = growth. Below = losses.
Gains (baptisms, transfers in) vs Losses (deaths, dropped, transfers out)
Percentage of members retained year-over-year. Green dashed line = 95% target.
Modest growth: +1.3% per year.
| Year↓ | Members | Baptisms+POF | Churches | Growth | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸2024 | 3,152 | 106 | 31 | +3.41% | 19 |
| ▸2023 | 3,048 | 86 | 31 | -0.23% | 23 |
| ▸2022 | 3,055 | 88 | 32 | +2.93% | 21 |
| ▸2021 | 2,968 | 29 | 31 | +0.54% | 21 |
| ▸2020 | 2,952 | 32 | 31 | -0.03% | 16 |
| ▸2019 | 2,953 | 64 | 31 | +1.10% | 17 |
| ▸2018 | 2,921 | 65 | 31 | +2.17% | 12 |
| ▸2017 | 2,859 | 79 | 31 | +3.06% | 15 |
| ▸2016 | 2,774 | 43 | 31 | +0.73% | 16 |
| ▸2015 | 2,754 | 45 | 31 | +0.62% | 17 |
| ▸2014 | 2,737 | 53 | 31 | — | 17 |
| ▸2013 | 2,700 | 45 | 31 | +0.02% | 17 |
| ▸2012 | 2,657 | 91 | 31 | +0.03% | 20 |
| ▸2011 | 2,587 | 65 | 32 | +0.00% | 18 |
| ▸2010 | 2,577 | 62 | 33 | -0.02% | 16 |
| ▸2009 | 2,634 | 52 | 31 | +0.00% | 17 |
| ▸2008 | 2,622 | 21 | 31 | +0.00% | 17 |
| ▸2007 | 2,618 | 30 | 31 | +0.00% | 18 |
| ▸2006 | 2,607 | 34 | 31 | +0.00% | 17 |
| ▸2005 | 2,603 | 19 | 31 | +0.00% | 16 |
Youth engagement is the leading indicator of long-term church health. Adventurer and Pathfinder enrollment today predicts baptisms 3–5 years from now.
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| Church | Location |
|---|---|
| Albury Church | Albury, NSW |
| Bathurst Church | Bathurst, NSW |
| Bega Church | Bega, NSW |
| Bowral Church | Bowral, NSW |
| Broken Hill Church | Broken Hill, NSW |
| Canberra National Church | Turner, ACT |
| Charnwood | Charnwood, ACT |
| Cobargo Church | Wandella, NSW |
| Cootamundra Church | Cootamundra, NSW |
| Corryong Church | Corryong, VIC |
| Cowra Church | Cowra, NSW |
| Dubbo Church | Dubbo, NSW |
| Goulburn Church | Goulburn, NSW |
| Griffith Church | Griffith, NSW |
| Lithgow Church | Hermitage Flat, NSW |
| Mandurama Church | Mandurama, NSW |
| Milton / Ulladulla Church | Milton, NSW |
| Moruya Church | Moruya, NSW |
| Mudgee Church | Mudgee, NSW |
| Narromine Church | Narromine, NSW |
| Nowra Church | Nowra, NSW |
| Oberon Church | Oberon, NSW |
| Orange Church | Orange, NSW |
| Parkes Church | Parkes, NSW |
| Queanbeyan Church | Queanbeyan, NSW |
| South Canberra Church | Mawson, ACT |
| Southern Illawarra Church | Dapto, NSW |
| Temora Church | Temora, NSW |
| Tumbarumba Church | Tumbarumba, NSW |
| Tumut Church | Tumut, NSW |
| Wagga Wagga Church | Turvey Park, NSW |
| Wallaga Lake Company | Akolele, NSW |
| Wodonga Community Church | West Wodonga, VIC |
| Wodonga Slavic Church | West Wodonga, VIC |
| Yoogali Company | Griffith, NSW |
| Young Church | Young, NSW |