Despite our traditional perceptions of church and organized religion, progressive early adoption is at the heart of Adventist history. Our denominational founders and early pioneers utilized unheard of methods and pursued lofty goals in the face of skeptical criticism. Moreover, we are a testament to their success.
One could say that the innovative tenacity of our forefathers is the heritage that we maintain today. We challenge ourselves to use present-day technology in the most efficient manner to share the Gospel with the world and promote unity, growth and quality of life in the lives we touch.
Streams of Light:
The Progressive, Expansive Vision of Historic Adventism
At GIEN 2008, Pastor Julius Nam gave a few examples of important individuals in early Adventism. Called by their peers as creative, progressive visionaries, these people exemplify modern-day buzzwords like "startup" and "bootstrapping." Due to some audio issues, we'll pick up about five minutes in, just as Nam is explaining the vision of James and Ellen White:
One could say that the innovative tenacity of our forefathers is the heritage that we maintain today. We challenge ourselves to use present-day technology in the most efficient manner to share the Gospel with the world and promote unity, growth and quality of life in the lives we touch.
Streams of Light:
The Progressive, Expansive Vision of Historic Adventism
At GIEN 2008, Pastor Julius Nam gave a few examples of important individuals in early Adventism. Called by their peers as creative, progressive visionaries, these people exemplify modern-day buzzwords like "startup" and "bootstrapping." Due to some audio issues, we'll pick up about five minutes in, just as Nam is explaining the vision of James and Ellen White:
