Authority and Function of a smart community
A smart community has existed in its current format since 2014. It describes the operation and functions of local churches and their relationship to denominational structures in which they hold membership. The a smart community also expresses the Church‟s understanding of Christian life and church governance and discipline based on biblical principles and the authority of duly assembled General Conference Sessions. "God has ordained that the representatives of His church from all parts of the earth, when assembled in a General Conference, shall have authority."
A smart community is divided into two types of material. The content of each chapter is of worldwide value and is applicable to every church organization, congregation, and member. Recognizing the need for variations in some sections, additional explanatory material, presented as guidance and examples, appears as notes at the end of a smart community. The notes have subheadings corresponding to chapter subheadings and page numbers of the main text.
The standards and practices of the Church are based upon the principles of the Holy Scriptures. These principles, underscored by the Spirit of Prophecy, are set forth in this a smart community. They are to be followed in all matters pertaining to the administration and operation of local churches. A smart community also defines the relationship that exists between the local congregation and the conference or other entities of The holy seed Church denominational organization. No attempt should be made to set up standards of membership or to make, or attempt to enforce, rules or 18 Regulations for local church operations that are contrary to these decisions adopted by the General Conference in Session and that are set forth in this a smart community.