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resources regarding the history of the Seventh-day Adventist church
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As We Set Forth Grade 9-LifelongAs We Set Forth, the first volume in the Andrews Heritage series, recounts the early history of Andrews University, beginning with its origins as Battle Creek College in 1874 and continuing with the story of Emmanuel Missionary College (1901-1960). The book,... -
1844 - Coincidence or Providence? Tertiary-LifelongWere the events that occurred during the year 1844 an accident? Or does this year have a deep significance in the biblical understanding of God's plan in redemptive history? What most of us, including Adventists, fail to understand is that 1844 is significant... -
A Brief History of Seventh-day Adventists Grade 9-LifelongFrom the denomination's founding to the present, the reader is taken step-by-step through the development of the Seventh-day Adventist church. At the focal point is the missiological burden that literally propelled Adventism into every corner of the earth.... -
A Brief Reflection on Adventism and Social Causes Tertiary-LifelongAdventist education historian Greenleaf explores social reform movements in the 19th century and how these stimulated Adventist engagement in reform, the development of development and relief services through ADRA, and involvement in gender equality and politics. -
A Heart Open to the Suffering of Others Grade 9-LifelongThis article follows the history of the Dutch-Paris Escape Line used during World War II to help Jews, Resisters, and downed Allied Aviators fleeing from from Nazi-occupied territories. The article unfolds the autobiography of the founder of this escape network,... -
A Matter of Conscience LifelongA 28-minute documentary film looking at Seventh-day Adventist Conscientious Objectors in the United Kingdom during World War I, a group of brave young men who chose not to fight. What were their reasons? Did they make a good choice? And how did they stand... -
A Quick Guide to Adventist Resources on the Internet Grade 7-LifelongThis article aims to direct teachers to Seventh-day Adventist resources to use for their courses, lectures, or devotionals. Brief descriptions are paired with website links on various topics -
A Star Gives Light Kindergarten-Grade 12A Star Gives Light: Seventh-day Adventist African American Heritage is the first resource of its kind designed to introduce K-12 schools to the very important role played by Blacks in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Realizing the magnitude... -
A Time to Remember, A Call to Press On Tertiary-Lifelong"As the General Conference marks its 150th anniversary, the president of the world church issues a call to remember and a need to press on to the ultimate goal of redemptive history." -
Adventism in America - A History Tertiary-Lifelong"Written by Adventist scholars who felt a need to better establish and understand their denominational identity and the foundation of their theological beliefs, this book offers a comprehensive, nonapologetic history of the denomination." -
Adventism in Quebec - The Dynamics of Rural Church Growth 1830-1910 Tertiary-LifelongThe author "traces the instructive story of the precipitous rise and intermittent decline of Sabbatarian Adventism in rural southern Quebec. Originating out of the Millerite, or Second Advent, movement of the 1840s, the Sabbatarian wing of Adventism that... -
Adventism on the Northwestern Frontier Tertiary-Lifelong"A well-written, well-documented, high-interest account of the spread of Adventism in a sparsely populated but fast-growing part of the American fontier. Characterized by life, vitality, conflict, excitement, and human interest, Adventism on the Northwestern... -
Adventist Archives Grade 9-LifelongSearch all materials produced by the General Conference including magazines, books, original documents, images, dissertations, and more! -
Adventist Heritage Children's Books Preschool-LifelongShop a variety of Adventist history and Bible resources, written specifically for children. -
Adventist Heritage Fun for Kids Kindergarten-Grade 6Activities to help children understand Adventist church heritage include coloring sheets and a word jumble of pioneer names. -
Adventist Heritage Week Four-Year Plan Grade 1-Grade 8This collection of pictures, stories, biographies, and study sheets was designed to be used during the Adventist Heritage Week each year, on a four year cycle. These materials would be useful for any study of Adventist pioneers or church history. -
Adventist Heritage: Required or Optional? TertiaryThis article focuses on mandating Adventist heritage education on the tertiary level as the first step in solving the problem of ignorance of Adventist students concerning the history of Adventism. The author examines why Adventist history should be taught,... -
Adventist Historical Documents on the Web Kindergarten-LifelongThis initial collection of web documents or sites in English or Spanish focus on the history of Adventism and Millerism in the United States will be expanding. A service of the Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL). -
Adventist Italian Union Website Kindergarten-LifelongWebsite of the Italian Seventh-day Adventist church, with news, history of the Italian Adventist church, and email connections. -
Adventist Martyrs in Europe Tertiary-Lifelong"The power of Adventist martyrs lies in the fact that they illustrate in a dramatic way what it means to glorify God and be true to His commandments in a world ruled by dark forces. In spite of obstacles and doubts, these Adventist martyrs remained faithful... -
Adventist Pioneer Library Grade 7-LifelongA service of Light Bearers Ministry, the Adventist Pioneer Library republishes Seventh-day Adventist pioneer material. Browse their resources, including audiobooks, Ebooks, and videos. Materials are free, with donations accepted. -
Adventist Pioneer Posters Grade 1-Grade 12A set of 11 x 17 inch posters featuring a brief biography of five influential North American Adventist pioneers and their impact on the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Each poster has a historical timeline for reference. Pioneers include Ellen and James White,... -
Adventist Pioneers - Coloring Pictures Grade 9-LifelongPrint over 30 black and white sketches of Adventist pioneers for coloring or teaching. Pioneers include: Angeline & John Andrews, Joseph Bates, Frank Belden, Goodloe Bell, Sidney Brownsberger, George Butler, John & Martha Byington, Hiram Edson, Cyrus... -
Adventist Pioneers Biography Writing Grade 9-Grade 12This sample lesson plan provides objectives, Journey to Excellence connections, materials list, advanced preparation, process, and curriculum connections. -
An Introduction to Adventist Resources Tertiary-LifelongReference this article as a guide to the laybrinth of sources and materials available to teach or research Adventist history. Further, download the full bibliography of resources. -
Autobiography of Joseph Bates Tertiary-Lifelong"This is a facsimile reprint of the autobiography of Joseph Bates (1792-1872). The story first appeared as a series of fifty-one articles in The Youth's Instructor, a Seventh-day Adventist publication, between November 1858 and May 1863. In 1868 the articles... -
Avondale Scholarship Boosted - Encyclopedia Increases Research Profile Tertiary“Articles written by Avondale academics for the new Encyclopedia of Seventh-Day Adventists (ESDA) will significantly increase the university college’s institutional research profile this year.” -
Biblical Research Institute on Adventist Heritage Grade 9-LifelongAccess articles and presentations by Adventist theologians regarding Adventist church identity, heritage and history. Topics include: Adventist hermeneutics, will the ark of the covenant be found, the biblical basis for a modern prophet, Ellen White as theologian,... -
Bridegroom Cry or Babylon Call? Kindergarten-LifelongThis article in the 1844 Anniversary JAE shows how the Millerite movement grew in the maelstrom of reform sweeping the nation. Many of the Millerites, especially Joshua V. Himes, were involved with social issues of the day. However, when the message changed... -
Center for Adventist Research Grade 3-Lifelong"The Center for Adventist Research is a leading documentary collection for the study of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, its predecessors and related groups, from the Millerite movement of the mid nineteenth century to the present. The Center holds publications... -
Church History Grade 5-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has many books about the history of the Adventist Church, notable figures in Adventism, and general church history books that may include, but are not limited to, the following titles: 1844 Made Simple; John Harvey Kellogg; A Brief... -
Contributions of Alma McKibbon to the Adventist Church School System Tertiary-Lifelong"If we don't understand our roots, we lose sight of our mission" (G. Ralph Thompson). Alma E. McKibbin, the first Seventh-day Adventist church school teacher in California, is little known among Seventh-day Adventists outside that state, where she... -
Crucial Moments - Twelve Defining Events in Black Adventist History Grade 11-LifelongThis lively, easy-read narrative traces the hand of God in the growth of the Adventist movement. In stories that provoke and instruct, Benjamin Baker portrays the 12 most significant events in the history of Black Seventh-day Adventists. Out of... -
Daniel 11 - A Comparison Between the Position of William H. Shea and Desmond Ford Grade 8-LifelongThe 11th chapter of the book of Daniel remains equally enigmatic for many centuries in the past. It is not surprising that controversies arose in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the middle of its first decades and it continues to have diverse interpretations... -
David Yaoxi Lin - How a Mother’s Pledge Raised a Hero of Faith Tertiary-LifelongAdapted from a longer article in the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists, this piece tells the remarkable story of David Yaoxi Lin, whose life took many turns as he faithfully remained committed to keeping his mother’s promise by devoting himself... -
Denominational History, Part 1: Tell It To The World Tertiary-LifelongThis continuing education study explores God's leading during the early development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Objectives of this study include: 1. Recognize the wide influence of the Millerite movement. 2. Explain how the Millerites arrived at the... -
Denominational History, Part 2: Tell It To The World Tertiary-LifelongThis continuing education study looks at God's leading of His remnant people in fulfilling the gospel commission. Objectives of this study include: 1. Summarize factors that led believers to organize and choose a name. 2. Identify what constituted systematic... -
Dialogue Editorial - Sesquicentennial Tertiary-LifelongAs the Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrates 150 years since its official founding, Beardsley-Hardy reflects on our history and mission. -
Don’t Forget to Remember Grade 9-LifelongWith its official debut planned for 2020, the first online version of the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists will help ensure our church’s history and stories remain for future generations.... -
Earliest Seventh-day Adventist Periodicals Tertiary-LifelongThis book reproduces the first doctrinal and apologetic publications of the small group of Sabbatarian Adventists who emerged from the Millerite movement. "The scholar's introduction by George R. Knight traces the historical development of the use of... -
Early Advent Singing Grade 5-LifelongA collection of 52 early Adventist hymns with stories from our heritage to illustrate each hymn. -
Ellen G. White and Adventist Studies Post-Graduate Certification Tertiary-LifelongRead details and eligibility for the Ellen G. White and Adventist Studies Post-Graduate Certificate, "an academic program requiring three years of study on an annual intensive basis beyond the Masters level, or at least concurrent with a Masters program.... -
Ellen G. White Estate Grade 6-LifelongSearch the complete published writings of Ellen G White online from this comprehensive and official White Estate website. -
Ellen G. White Estate Teacher Resources Grade 3-Grade 12Download Adventist history teaching aids shared by the Ellen G. White Estate. To see what is available, move your cursor to 'Resources' and then down to 'For Teachers' before clicking on your choice. -
Ellen G. White Writings in Multiple Languages Grade 6-Lifelong"Find the complete published writings of Ellen G. White and the Pioneers."Brief biographical sketches are available online for J N Andrews, Joseph Bates, Sylvester Bliss, Daniel Bordeau,... -
Ellen White related children-youth books Kindergarten-Grade 12Utilize this bibliography of Ellen White-related children's/youth books available through the Adventist Book Center. Book name, author, targeted age, and publisher are provided. -
Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists Grade 7-LifelongThis global church project aims to complete approximately 8,500 articles with accompanying photographs, media, and original documents. Project goals: Supply reliable and authoritative information on Adventist history, crucial events and themes,... -
Following in the Footsteps of the Pioneers Grade 5-Grade 6The author shares her experience of preparing 5th and 6th graders for an Adventist heritage themed Social Studies fair. -
Forts, Legends, and Prophecy Unit Grade 9-Grade 12"This is a cross-curricular integrated unit designed to be taught to juniors at the beginning of the school year (primarily because of the major field trip that takes place 2/3 of the way through the unit). Covering a time span of about 100 years and... -
Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission Tertiary-Lifelong"This description of the origins and basic theology of the Seventh-day Adventist church shows how the church has become one of the most widespread Protestant denominations." -
GC Archives & Statistics Kindergarten-LifelongThe General Conference Archives and Statistics Office manages the records center and archives of the Adventist denomination's world headquarters. The Adventist Organizational Directory and Yearbook Online, Adventist Archives with fully searchable historical... -
God's Adventurers Grade 1-Grade 8This book features stories about William Miller, Joseph Bates, Ellen White, Uriah Smith, and others who were God's Adventurers. Some were grown up when they began their work for God; others were still young. Primary-aged children will discover that exciting... -
God's Messenger Grade 1-Grade 12This White Estate website features 38 fully-developed lessons on 10 important topics that Adventist school students face in their daily lives. Each faith-building lesson integrates heart-warming Adventist pioneer stories along with Scripture and Ellen White's... -
God's Second Book: Adventist Education and the Sciences Tertiary-LifelongGary Land charts the historical development of science education within Adventist higher education. The article begins at Battle Creek College where the first science curriculum included classes such as physiology, natural philosophy, botany, chemistry, geology,... -
Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers Grade 3-Grade 8Perhaps you've heard the stories of the Adventist pioneers. However, these are the stories that are not often told. The stories that bring out the human nature of each one. None of them were perfect, but all of them did their best, by God's grace, to spread... -
Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers - You Will See Your Lord a-Coming - Daily Lesson Guide and Trade Book Grade 8NAD Pathways Grade 8 selection for Theme 4: Walking with God. Perhaps you've heard the stories of the Adventist pioneers. However these are the stories that are not often told. The stories that bring out the human nature of each one. Heartwarming stories will... -
History in the Details - A Historian Reflects on the Value of Letters Grade 11-LifelongAs published in Dearest Folks: Letters Home From a Missionary Wife and Mother, letters written by Margaret Watts between 1956 and 1966 as she served in the South Pacific mission field provide valuable insight into the family life of a missionary in... -
History Jeopardy - USA and Adventist Grade 9-Grade 12A powerpoint for a jeopardy game, as an example of how to integrate Adventist and U.S. history in a student-friendly way. This timeline will help students find answers. ... -
History of Adventist Education in Argentina Preschool-TertiaryThis short video (in Spanish) shares 110 years of history of Adventist education in Argentina. -
How the Church Works Podcast Grade 11-LifelongThese podcasts take "a deep dive into the Inner-Workings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and why you should care. Each podcast episode explores the forgotten context and history of one aspect of the church - including beliefs, church structure, tithe,... -
How to Teach Black History Using Children's Literature Kindergarten-Grade 12With special emphasis on Adventist Black history, this 2018 NAD convention presentation "uses children's literature to trace a chronological sequence from creation to modern times" of Black history. -
I Have Fought a Good Fight - William Ellis Foy as a Millerite Tertiary-Lifelong"Here is the story of a forgotten Millerite who had a significant influence on the founders of Adventism." -
In the Footsteps of the Pioneers Grade 5-Lifelong"Visit the historical sites where it all began: the pioneers’ homes and churches, the sites of births and deaths, the special places where visions descended and revival arose. For each landmark Adventist Pioneer Places includes maps, GPS coordinates,... -
J. N. Loughborough and the 3 Cent Silver Grade 1-Grade 6C. Mervyn Maxwell performs a one-man-drama, re-enacting the story of John and Mary Loughborough as John decided to give up his job to become an unpaid pastor. Listen, too, as he retells the adventures of James and Ellen White as they travel through the dead... -
JAE Editorial: 'Being There' Brings Teaching Alive Kindergarten-LifelongBeverly Rumble's editorial discusses the importance of on location study tours, both for the teacher and for the student. She shares her experience of taking part in a work bee at the William Miller property in New York and how visits to nearby areas made... -
JAE Editorial: 1844-1994 -- Where Do We Fit In? Kindergarten-LifelongIn the 150th year after the Great Disappointment, this editorial addresses two crucial questions: What is my role? Where do I fit in? Each individual is challenged to consider the meaning of this important milestone. Articles in this anniversary issue include... -
JAE Editorial: The Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Sesquicentenary 0-2 years-LifelongMarking the 150th anniversary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, this issue addresses use of Adventist heritage studies in the classroom. Articles include: Service: The Fourth Dimension in Adventist... -
James S White - An Interdisciplinary Unit Grade 5-Grade 10James S White - A Founding Father - A Man of God "presents an interdisciplinary unit reviewing the life and work of James White. Activities are designed for small group use as well as individual projects... A short narrative of the unit can be... -
James White - Innovator and Overcomer Grade 11-LifelongIn this new biography of one of the Seventh-day Adventist church's founders, author Gerald Wheeler looks at James White's personality, his family, his theology, his entrepreneurship - woven together in an intriguing story of a fascinating man. -
Joseph Bates - The Real Founder of Seventh-day Adventism Grade 11-LifelongThis biography by historian George Knight makes use of previously unavailable sources, letters, and logbooks to shed new light on the first theologian and real founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, who gave his estate to the new Advent movement, and... -
Laughter and Tears of the Pioneers Grade 5-LifelongA collection of some of the best known Adventist pioneer stories. -
Lest We Forget . . . The Total Historical Picture - Unit Plan Grade 7-Grade 12"Much has happened over the last 160 years in our church and in our country. Since 1848, our church and our country have seen many changes and many firsts. Many events have challenged our very existence, but other events have shaped us in to what we are today." -
Lest We Forget I Grade 7-Grade 10"Lest We Forget is a unit about the beginnings of our church's history. The men and women who, through the divine inspiration of God, helped establish the Seventh-day Adventist Church as we know it today will be introduced in this unit and several units... -
Lest We Forget II Grade 7-Grade 10This article is the second of three forming a unit of study on Adventist church history. This unit provides an overview of people and events that were instrumental in the formal organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the mid 1800s. -
Lest We Forget III Grade 7-Grade 10"The unit covers a very contentious time in our church's history. The General Conference of 1888 nearly split our church. However, by the grace of God, His power saw our church through. The thoughts of Righteousness by Faith versus Righteousness by Works... -
Lest We Forget IV Grade 6-Grade 12"This unit covers a very contentious period in our church's history. Bringing the three angels' message to the Black people, especially in the South, presented many dangers and problems. Our church proceeded very slowly, causing grief to many. As you... -
Life Incidents Tertiary-LifelongThis is a facsimile reprint of the autobiographical work authored by 47 year old James White, describing his early experience in becoming part of the Millerite movement and the developing Sabbatarian branch of that movement. Historian Jerry Moon provides background... -
Little Red School House Restoration Project LifelongFocused on restoring a significant building near William Miller’s farm, “the Little Red School House Restoration Project is supported by Seventh-day Adventist university presidents and institutions. Your support will bring the historic Little Red... -
Memoirs of William Miller Tertiary-LifelongOriginally published in 1853, Memoirs of William Miller still remains the most comprehensive biographical study of the founder of Adventism and the instigator of one of the most dramatic episodes in American religious history. -
Miracles in my Life Grade 5-LifelongA collection of eyewitness accounts written by pioneer historian John N. Loughborough (1832-1924). In this book he recalls God's leading in his life and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. -
Mission Stories and the Adventist Future Kindergarten-TertiaryAdventist teachers find meaning and motivation in the collective story of Adventism. Adventists' relevance can be recaptured by affirming the narrative nature of the church's texts and traditions, especially for Adventist youth. A story that could inspire... -
New England Adventist Heritage Tours - Understanding the Roots of Adventism TertiaryAs Seventh-day Adventist schools seek to incorporate appropriate field visits to strengthen various aspects of their curriculum, they must go beyond mere secular sites. They should challenge their students to discover their historic and foundational roots... -
Nothing to Fear... Except - Understanding the Past and Applying It to the Future Tertiary-Lifelong"The world church is currently embarked on an ambitious project to create a new Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists. Nine thousand articles are being written: They will incorporate current... -
On Making 1844 Meaningful Kindergarten-LifelongThis article in the 1844 Anniversary JAE shows how teachers can help make the events of 1844 meaningful to their students. Using a 'living' timeline to mark major historic periods and people, from creation to the end of time, teachers can show the events in... -
Once Upon a Moment Kindergarten-Grade 12This article in the 1844 Anniversary Journal of Adventist Education shares a teacher's classroom demonstration of how the Millerites must have felt on October 21, 1844. Slightly updated from the original article published in the Journal in 1985. -
Once Upon a Moment Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the 1985 JAE special child evangelism issue is the story of how a Bible teacher had her students experience the Great Disappointment. -
One Humanity - The Biblical Mandate to Reach Everyone with the Gospel Tertiary-Lifelong"Affirmation of one humanity embracing every ethnicity, race, caste, color and tribe is a work in progress at the individual and corporate level. In that process a two-fold call is made on every believer: to relate to others according to the dignity of... -
Openness for Renewal Without Destructive Pluralism - The Dilemma of Doctrinal Dissent Tertiary-LifelongBaldwin seeks an answer to the question, Is it possible to be open for renewal while at the same time defending the "pillars"? -
Our Adventist Heritage - Stories, Activities, and Resources Kindergarten-Grade 12"Who are we as Adventists? Where have we come from, as a church? We know that it is by looking back that we can see how God has lead. Many years ago, the Atlantic Union Conference Teacher Bulletin produced a resource unit for teachers on Adventist History.... -
Parallel Timeline - Adventist, World & USA History, 1800 to 2008 Grade 7-Grade 12A parallel time line highlighting significant historical dates from the 18th-21st centuries in the areas of: United States history, World History, and the History of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Very user friendly. -
Pathways of the Pioneers Grade 1-Lifelong117 captivating stories cover the exciting, troublesome, and difficult early years of the Seventh-day Adventist church from William Miller's ministry through the death of Ellen G. White. Valuable for classroom, home or church use for all ages. Listen freely... -
Pilgrimage Tertiary-Lifelong"A captivating and informative autobiography of Richard Hammill, second president of Andrews University and a vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists." -
Pioneer Medical Missionaries to China Grade 9-LifelongIn 1903, doctors Bertha and Arthur Selmon courageously responded to God’s call. -
Resources - Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists (ESDA) Grade 9-LifelongContaining thousands of "articles on Adventist history, crucial events and themes, organizations, entities, institutions, beliefs, and people," as well as photographs and videos, the new online Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists continues... -
Script - We Shall See Our Lord a-Coming Preschool-Grade 8This play about our Adventist history is an hour long, and is written for preK-8 grade students to put on for a church service. The play is written to go with the 7th-8th grade Pathways reading book, “Heartwarming Stories of our Adventist Pioneers”... -
Seeker After Light - A. F. Ballenger, Adventism and American Christianity Tertiary-Lifelong"In 1905, Albion Fox Ballenger, a popular Seventh-day Adventist preacher, was released from employment for advocating views in conflict with Adventist teaching about Christ's ministry in the heavenly sanctuary. Three quarters of a century later, another... -
Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia Grade 5-LifelongContains several thousand articles on church history, organizations, institutions, biographies, beliefs, practices, policies, methods, definitions, and activities of the church. This is part of the SDA... -
Spotlight on Adventist Heritage Grade 3-Grade 8"In cooperation with Adventist Heritage Ministries, the staff of the Adventist Reivew presents a collection of articles that celebrate the contributions of our historical and contemporary pioneers and documents the milestones that the church... -
Tell It to the World Tertiary-LifelongThis popular history of the Great Second Advent Movement has now been revised and updated, but it still focuses on the people and events that led to the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. -
The Adventist Pioneer Theological Heritage - Implications for Faith, Teaching and Learning Tertiary-LifelongWhidden discusses ways to reach postmodern "cultured despisers of religion" who enter religion or theology classes in our universities and don't care about what they are learning in the religion classes they take. This paper was presented at the... -
The Christian Experience of William E Foy Tertiary-Lifelong"Born in Maine to a family of free Blacks, [Foy] was baptized as a teenager in the Freewill Baptist Church. He received several visions in 1842, giving views of heaven and the advent of Christ, the reward of the saints and the punishment of sinners..... -
The Church at Washington, New Hampshire Set Grade 5-LifelongA Who's Who of Adventist pioneers. The church at Washington, New Hampshire might be regarded as the birthplace of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mark Ford's illustrated historical account is an inspiring record of God's leading in denominational history.... -
The Dynamics of Educational Expansion: A Lesson From Adventist History Kindergarten-LifelongForty-four years after the Great Disappointment, attitudes toward Christian education could be summed up in two words: caution and apathy. George Knight shares a historical overview of changing attitudes in Adventism toward Christian education. He traces factors... -
The Great Commissions and the Educational Imperative Tertiary-LifelongMission. It’s the reason the Seventh-day Adventist church exists. Has education always been part of that mission? You may be surprised at the answer. -
The Great Disappointment and the Hope of the Advent Yet to Come Kindergarten-LifelongThis article in the 1844 Anniversary JAE gives historical background to the Millerite movement and shows aspects of our message through which we can reassure and give hope to our students. In addition to a brief sketch of Adventism's historical and escathalogical... -
The Midnight Cry! William Miller and the End of the World Tertiary-Lifelong"The authoritative film documentary about a famous crisis in American religious history. For some amazing days in the fall of 1844, America was on the raw edge of its nerves. In the large cities of the Northeast, angry mobs chased worshipers out of their... -
The Millerites - a Bibliography for Teachers Tertiary-LifelongHere's a synopsis of video, literary, historical and theological resources for Adventist history teachers. A useful reference tool, including a recommendation on the appropriate level for each. -
The Nurture of Faith in the Teaching of Denominational History Tertiary-LifelongLindsay discusses how studying denominational history can nurture the faith of the student. The teacher needs to go beyond the dates and names. They need to encourage their students to study Adventist church history in a candid and honest way, seeing where... -
The Remnant in Revelation 12 and 14 and the Seventh-day Adventist Church TertiaryCurrently, the main theological challenge facing the Seventh-day Adventist Church is ecclesiological, mainly regarding its identity as a remnant; many have argued that such identification is triumphalist and exclusivist. Nevertheless, when analyzing Revelation... -
The Spirit of Sacrifice and Commitment of the Pioneers Grade 9-LifelongThis book captures the sacrifices our pioneers made as they put everything into the cause of spreading their love for Jesus. -
The Teacher of the Church - The Adventist Historian Tertiary-LifelongWhy teach history? What is its place in Adventist higher education? Blaich examines the role and purpose of history, its place in the curriculum, and the dangers of post-modernism. Additional ideas presented include: Learning to be Human; The Historian in... -
The Writings of Ellen G White Tertiary-LifelongDenis Fortin's lecture outlines and presentations for an Andrews University Seminary course are available for anyone wishing to study the topics. -
The Writings of Ellen G. White - A Prophetic Lens for our Time Tertiary-Lifelong"The ministry of Ellen G. White was ever to point to Scripture and Christ, the clearest revelation of God’s love and character. Her writings have acted as a lens for understanding the Bible, its principles, and how to apply them to our time." -
They Had a World to Win - Fascinating Glimpses Into the Lives of Our Adventist Pioneers Grade 11-LifelongThe author's late wife was Willie White's granddaughter and he has combined anecdotes collected at family reunions with careful research in this collection of biographies of Joseph Bates, James and Ellen White, J. N. Loughborough, Uriah Smith, William Miller,... -
Toward Gender-Inclusiveness in Adventist Education Kindergarten-LifelongThis article appeals for Adventist education to be gender-inclusive. This includes strategies, teaching materials, teaching practices, vocational awareness, and role modles. Adventist schools, committed to educating the whole person, must not follow modern... -
Understanding History - Seventh-day Adventists and their Perspectives Kindergarten-Lifelong"A knowledge of a Seventh-day Adventist understanding of history explains a great deal about the church and touches on many of the key conflicts and controversies that have affected, and currently affect, the church. Hence, it is topical for the... -
Uriah Smith Upon the Swanee River Kindergarten-LifelongThis article in the 1844 Anniversary JAE shows how and why the early Adventists wrote hymns to popular tunes, such as Swanee River. Most people could not read or understand music, but they had heard the popular tunes. Also, the popular music and the spiritual... -
US Adventist Church Timeline Grade 9-Grade 12A time line showing Seventh-day Adventist church history in the context of the world of people, events, inventions, government business and transportation from 1848-1903. -
W W Prescott - Forgotten Giant of Adventism's Second Generation Grade 11-LifelongHe started out as a journalist but was soon editing a successful newspaper. The call to shepherd Battle Creek College involved a major pay cut. But over time Prescott reshaped the church's educational system and politics. -
W. C. White and Ellen G. White - The Relationship Between the Prophet and Her Son Tertiary-Lifelong"Was Ellen G. White manipulated by her son? An Adventist author explores the life of W. C. White to discover whether he dominated his mother's later years. The study includes a biography of W. C. White's first 60 years as the basis for reconstructing... -
Washington NH Seventh-day Adventist Church and Sabbath Trail Kindergarten-LifelongThis church website links to the Washington Church history, photos and short biographies of Adventist pioneers connected to this first Adventist church (including the full text of the pioneer story, 'William and His Twenty-Two), details of the Washington Church... -
Why Do We Need Adventist History? Kindergarten-LifelongThis article from the JAE special social studies, history, and geography issue posits that Adventist history is profitable for identity, interest, instruction, and insight. Historians are needed to insure the integrity of the process. Debunking is examined.... -
William and His Twenty-Two Grade 1-Grade 8Download the full text of this out of print book about a pioneer Adventist and his 22 children. -
William Miller - The Man Behind the Story of 1844 Tertiary-Lifelong"Miller's ideas on Bible prophecy and the imminent return of Jesus can be better understood in the context of a broad religious movement that emerged concurrently in Europe and the Americas during the first part of the 19th century. After the demise of... -
William Miller and the Rise of Adventism Kindergarten-LifelongThis article in the 1844 Anniversary JAE focuses on the life of William Miller. The author shares Miller's conversion story. In spite of his early mockery of preachers, Miller, later on in life, felt the call to study the Bible carefully. With only his concordance,... -
Adventist History Study Tour - Walking in the Footsteps of the Pioneers Tertiary-Lifelong"By visiting these historic locations, participants would not only learn about the past, but also be inspired and re-energized to continue the work of Adventist education and mission."