Seventh Day Church of God

Could a single light in the sky alter the course of a life, shape the destiny of a church? Here at the Seventh Day Church of God in San Antonio, the echoes of such a celestial event resonate. The Seventh Day Church of God, a denomination distinct from Seventh-day Adventists, carries a rich and sometimes fragmented history. Our story begins not in Texas, but in Nebraska, with a man named Andrew N. Dugger. His father, A.F. Dugger Sr., an Advent Christian Minister tasked with debunking the Sabbath, found himself convinced of its sanctity. He penned “The Bible Sabbath Defended,” a testament to his transformed belief. When A.F. Dugger Sr. passed away in 1910, his son, Andrew, a schoolteacher and farmer, experienced a divine calling. He saw a bright light in the sky, a sign he interpreted as a command to follow his father’s ministry. Andrew sold his farm and dedicated himself to theological studies, mastering Greek, Hebrew, and German. The Seventh Day Church of God invited him to become the editor of “The Bible Advocate,” a post his father had held. He became a prominent figure, serving as editor, president of the General Conference, and traveling evangelist. Dugger’s influence extended far and wide, even touching the life of Herbert W. Armstrong, before Armstrong established his own church. Andrew Dugger’s story is a crucial thread in the tapestry of the Seventh Day Church of God. It speaks to the denomination’s commitment to the Sabbath and its willingness to follow divine guidance, even when it leads down unexpected paths. The Seventh Day Church of God’s journey is a testament to the power of faith and the enduring quest for religious truth.