Young Adult Ministry within the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) serves individuals aged 18 to 30-plus, prioritizing life stage and transitions over strict age. Many local Adventist churches often define their Young Adult Ministries as encompassing those who have completed high school but have not yet become parents.

The North American Division identifies two main young adult demographics: college students and "young professionals" (regardless of parental status). Students' lives are centered around academics, while young professionals' lives are shaped by work. These demographics aren't strictly age-dependent; graduate students may still live a "student-life," and those entering the workforce directly after high school may become "young professionals." Many young adults also balance working, studying, and raising families.

Upon becoming parents, young adults typically shift their church involvement to Children's Sabbath School and family-focused activities, primarily supported by Family Ministries.

While the North American Division provides leadership and ministry resources for ages 18-30+, local church Young Adult Ministry aims to help all young adults, regardless of age or stage, engage with a small-group faith community and participate in an Adventist church family.

NOTE: In the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual, Young Adults are defined as ages 22-30 (20th Edition, Revised 2022, page 110).