10 Pioneers of the Entry of Seventh-Day Adventist Church

A Paper

Submitted as A Partial Requirement for The Class of

History of SDA Church

By
Jasinta Ignatia Bolang
102021910079

Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Universitas Klabat
Maret, 2023
 Introduction

Seventh-Day Adventist an Adventist Protestant Christian denomination which was

officially established in 1863 that grew up from Millerite Movement in the United States,
with their co-founders Ellen G. Harmon. She was an American religious leader who is the
only person who carries out the message of the 3 people who arre given visions by God. Two
of them chose to do nothing after being given the vision by God. Ellen G. Harmon is mostly
known as Ellen G. White after she married to James White in 1846. The writings of Mrs.
White are still revered by the church untill today. They were together living a life according
to Bible, they learnt Bible together, and they also went to make service and teach about Christ
and introduced the sabbath.

Seventh-Day Adventsit distinguished by its observance in Saturday instead of Sunday.

Adventist Serves God in Sabbath day which is the seventh day of the week according to the
Chrisitian (Gregorian) and the Hebrew calendar. Seventh-Day Adventist is often abbreviated
as SDA. SDA is the name of the denomination, and SDAC is the abbreviation of their church.
SDA accept the Bible as the only creedand believe that certain basic beliefs have been
revealed in the Holy Scriptures. SDAC is more stressed on having a life like Jesus Christ.

Seventh-Day Adventist emphasizes the imminent the second coming of Jesus Christ.
In SDAC, contains people who seek to follow the biblical principles of living like Christ,
communicating, discipling, teaching, healing, and serving. The SDAC strives to function as
guided by the words of the Apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:12, a single, unified body, that has
many members each with a different role but working all working toward the same goal
which strengthening Christ’s body and preparing other for His imminent return (John 14:3)

SDAC was formed by James white, the husband of Ellen Harmon, who was
originally a follower of the Seventh Day Baptist Church that sanctified Saturday as the
sabbath they, and then he moved to become a follower of Miller, but because of the
disappointment of Miller’s prediction that was not right, he decided to formed a church. They
first step that was taken on October 1861 by James White on the advice of the leader of Battle
Creek is formed the Michigan Conference that is same level with Union and appointed a
comittee that lead by Joseph Bates. In 1862, Churches from some states met for creating the
conference. Finally in May 1863, the delegation from some new formed conferences gathered
in Battle Creek to formulate a constitution frot he organization General Conference. James
White was pointed to become the leader of SDAC, but wisely he refused that and chose the
John Byington to replace his position. Finally, two years after that he receive the
responsibility to become a leader, he created procedures so they mission to share the message
of God at the time running smoothly.

General conferences created procedures who help the missionary got easier in sharing
the message of God around the world. Seventh-Day Adventist Church were growing rapidly
at the time. They become a one unity global family which operates in each level; local
congregation, area, union, and division of general conference, along with the mission with
church is to make disciples of Christ. Long-short stories, in 1890 the workers of SDAC
growed. Advent new is accepted by carriers in Finland, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Japan, Fiji,
Iceland, India, and other nations. This became the way the Seventh-Day Adventist Church
entered Indonesian territory.
 10 Pioneers of Seventh-Day Adventist Church

1. William Miller (1782-1849)

William Miller is known for starting a religious movement known as

Millerism. He is dedicated to share his beliefs and faith. William Miller was a
prominent figure in American religious history, known for his belief in the imminent
return of Jesus Christ. He was born on February 15, 1782, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts,
and was a successful businessman and captain in the War of 1812 before turning to
religious studies. After extensive research and Bible study, Miller became convinced
that Christ's Second Coming was near, and he began preaching this message in the
early 1830s.
Miller's message gained widespread popularity, and his preaching became
known as the Millerite movement. He believed that Christ's return would occur in
1843 or 1844, which led to a surge in interest in his message. Thousands of people
became followers of the Millerite movement, and many sold their possessions in
preparation for the Second Coming. Miller's teachings were based on his
interpretation of biblical prophecy, particularly the book of Daniel, which he believed
predicted the timing of Christ's return.
However, when Christ did not return as expected, the Millerite movement
suffered a significant loss of credibility. This event became known as the Great
Disappointment, and many of Miller's followers became disillusioned with his
message. Despite this setback, Miller remained committed to his faith and continued
to preach until his death on December 20, 1849, in Low Hampton, New York.
 Miller's legacy continued through the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which
was founded by his followers. The church's teachings are based on Miller's message,
and it has grown to become a major religious denomination with millions of followers
worldwide. Miller's message also influenced other religious movements, such as the
Jehovah's Witnesses and the Advent Christian Church.

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2. Joshua V. Himes (1805-1895)

Joshua V. Himes was a key figure in the Millerite movement, which believed
in the imminent return of Jesus Christ in the mid-19th century. He was born on April
21, 1805, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was a Baptist minister before becoming
involved in the Millerite movement in the early 1830s. Himes became a close
associate of William Miller, and he played a crucial role in organizing and promoting
Miller's message throughout the United States.
Himes used his skills as a public speaker and organizer to spread Miller's
message, and he played a key role in the movement's growth and development. He
founded the Signs of the Times, a newspaper that became the movement's primary
organ of communication, and he organized a series of large-scale public meetings and
conventions that drew thousands of people.
Himes' organizational abilities were critical to the success of the Millerite
movement, and his tireless efforts helped to bring the message of Christ's imminent
return to a wide audience. However, when Christ did not return as expected, Himes,
like many other Millerites, experienced a crisis of faith. He eventually left the
movement and returned to the Baptist ministry, but he continued to work as a writer
and publisher for the rest of his life.
Himes' legacy as a key figure in the Millerite movement has been largely
overshadowed by the movement's failure to predict Christ's return. However, his
organizational skills and his efforts to spread Miller's message played a significant
role in the movement's growth and development, and his contributions to American
religious history are significant.

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3. Josiah Litch (1809-1886)

Joshua Litch was an American minister and author who was born on
September 26, 1809, in Wilton, New Hampshire. He became known for his
predictions and interpretations of biblical prophecy, particularly regarding the Second
Coming of Christ. Litch was a key figure in the Millerite movement, which believed
that the Second Coming was imminent in the mid-19th century.
Litch's most famous prediction was his interpretation of the Ottoman Empire's
decline as described in the book of Revelation. He believed that the Ottoman Empire
would be destroyed in 1840, which he saw as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. When
the Ottoman Empire did indeed suffer a significant military defeat in 1840, Litch's
prediction gained widespread attention and cemented his reputation as a prominent
prophetic voice.
Litch continued to write and speak about biblical prophecy throughout his life,
and his works were influential in shaping the beliefs of many within the Millerite
movement. However, like many other Millerites, he experienced a crisis of faith when
Christ did not return as expected in the 1840s. He eventually left the Millerite
movement and returned to the Baptist ministry, but his legacy as a prominent
prophetic voice has endured.
Litch's predictions and interpretations of biblical prophecy continue to be
studied and debated by scholars and religious communities today. While some of his
predictions were proven to be inaccurate, his impact on the Millerite movement and
on American religious history more broadly is significant.
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4. Charles Fitch (1804-1844)

Charles Fitch was an American minister and author who played a significant
role in the Millerite movement, which believed in the imminent return of Jesus Christ
in the mid-19th century. Fitch was born on July 13, 1805, in Peru, Massachusetts, and
became a Congregationalist minister before joining the Millerite movement in the
early 1830s.
Fitch was a skilled writer and public speaker, and he played a crucial role in
promoting the message of the Millerite movement. He founded the Midnight Cry, a
newspaper that became an important outlet for the movement's ideas, and he traveled
extensively throughout the United States and Europe, speaking to large crowds about
the imminent return of Christ.
 Fitch was known for his energetic and charismatic speaking style, and he
played a key role in the growth and development of the Millerite movement.
However, like many other Millerites, he experienced a crisis of faith when Christ did
not return as expected in the 1840s. He eventually left the movement and returned to
the Congregationalist ministry, but his legacy as a prominent figure in American
religious history has endured.
Fitch's writings and speeches continue to be studied and debated by scholars
and religious communities today. While his predictions of Christ's return proved to be
inaccurate, his impact on the Millerite movement and on American religious history
more broadly is significant.

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5. Ellen G. White (1827-1915)

Ellen G. White was an American author, prophetess, and co-founder of the

Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was born on November 26, 1827, in Gorham,
Maine, and was raised in a Methodist family. White's life and writings have had a
profound impact on the development of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and on
American religious history more broadly. Ellen's family was poor, and she grew up
working on their farm and doing household chores. Despite her limited formal
education, Ellen had a deep love of reading and a thirst for knowledge.

When Ellen was nine years old, she was struck in the face by a rock thrown by
a classmate. The injury left her unconscious for several weeks and permanently
disfigured her face. Despite this setback, Ellen remained strong and resilient, and she
continued to pursue her education and her faith.
Ellen's family was deeply involved in the Millerite movement, which
predicted that Jesus would return to Earth in 1843 or 1844. Ellen was a believer in this
movement, and she experienced a number of visions that she believed were messages
from God. In these visions, she saw the second coming of Christ and received
guidance on how to live a Christian life.
Despite the opposition of some members of the Millerite community, Ellen
continued to share her visions and her faith with others. She married James White, a
fellow Millerite, in 1846, and the couple became leaders in the Adventist movement
that emerged after the Great Disappointment of 1844.
 White experienced a series of visions and prophetic experiences throughout
her life, beginning in her early teens. These experiences led her to become a
prominent spiritual leader and writer, and her works have been translated into more
than 160 languages. Her writings cover a wide range of topics, including religious
doctrine, health and wellness, education, and social issues.
One of White's most significant contributions to Seventh-day Adventist
theology was her emphasis on the importance of the Sabbath, or the seventh day of
the week, as a day of rest and worship. She also emphasized the importance of healthy
living and advocated for vegetarianism and other healthful practices.
White's role as a prophetess has been a subject of debate and controversy
within and outside of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While many within the
church see her as a divinely inspired prophet, others have questioned the authenticity
of her prophetic experiences and the accuracy of her predictions.
Despite this controversy, White's impact on American religious history cannot
be denied. Her writings and teachings continue to influence the beliefs and practices
of millions of Seventh-day Adventists around the world.

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6. Hiram Edson (1806-1882)

Hiram Edson was a prominent figure in the early history of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church. He was born on October 15, 1806, in the town of Rutland, New
York, and grew up on a farm. Edson was initially a skeptic of the Millerite movement,
which believed in the imminent return of Jesus Christ in the mid-19th century.
However, he eventually became convinced of the movement's message and became a
Millerite preacher.
After the Great Disappointment of 1844, in which Christ did not return as
expected, Edson had a vision that led him to believe that the Millerites had
misunderstood the nature of Christ's return. He believed that Christ had not returned
to Earth, but had instead entered the Most Holy Place of the heavenly sanctuary to
begin the process of cleansing it. This belief would later become a central tenet of
Seventh-day Adventist theology.
Edson played a significant role in the development of Seventh-day Adventist
theology and organization. He was a co-founder of the Adventist Review, the church's
flagship publication, and was instrumental in the establishment of the first Seventh-
day Adventist church in Washington, New Hampshire, in 1846. He also served as a
leader in the church's early years, helping to shape its doctrines and practices.
In addition to his religious work, Edson was also a farmer and inventor. He
held several patents for agricultural machinery and was known for his innovative
farming methods. He was also an advocate for temperance and other social reforms.
Edson's legacy continues to be celebrated by Seventh-day Adventists today.
His vision of Christ's entry into the Most Holy Place is considered a key element of
 Adventist theology, and his contributions to the development of the church's
organizational structure and beliefs have had a lasting impact.

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Publishing Association, 1911), chapter 23.

7. Rachel Oakes Preston (1809-1868)

Rachel Oakes Preston (1809-1868) was a pioneering figure in the early history
of Seventh-day Adventism. She is best known for introducing the Sabbath truth to
Joseph Bates, one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Rachel was born into a Quaker family in the town of Halifax, Vermont. As a
young woman, she became interested in the teachings of William Miller, a Baptist
preacher who predicted the imminent return of Christ. In 1843, Rachel and her
husband, Daniel, sold their farm and moved to the town of Washington, New
Hampshire, where they joined a group of Millerites.
 It was in Washington that Rachel first heard about the Sabbath truth. A local
Adventist preacher named Thomas M. Preble had come to town to share his belief
that the seventh-day Sabbath was still binding on Christians. Rachel was convinced
by Preble's arguments and began observing the Sabbath herself.
Rachel's influence on Seventh-day Adventist history came in 1846, when she
met Joseph Bates in the town of Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Bates was a retired sea
captain who had become a prominent Adventist preacher. Rachel shared her belief in
the Sabbath with Bates, and he was convinced by her arguments. Bates went on to
become a vocal advocate for Sabbath observance and played a key role in the
formation of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Rachel's contribution to Adventist history was largely forgotten in the decades
following her death. It was not until the late 20th century that scholars began to
recognize her important role in the early years of the movement.

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8. T. M. Preble (1810-1907)
 Thomas Miner Preble (1810-1907) was an influential figure in the early
history of Seventh-day Adventism. He was one of the first Adventist preachers to
advocate for the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath and played a key role in
laying the theological groundwork for the formation of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church.
Preble was born in Massachusetts and raised in a Congregationalist family. He
became interested in the Millerite movement in the early 1840s and was drawn to the
idea of Christ's imminent return. In 1844, when the Millerite prediction failed to
materialize, Preble was initially disillusioned, but he soon became convinced that the
timing of the event had been misunderstood.
In 1845, Preble began to preach his belief that the seventh-day Sabbath was
still binding on Christians. He argued that the Sabbath had been instituted at the
Creation and was therefore a perpetual institution. His preaching attracted the
attention of other Adventist believers, including Joseph Bates and James and Ellen
White.
Preble's influence on Adventist theology was significant. He was the first to
publish a book advocating for the observance of the Sabbath, titled "A Tract on the
Sabbath." He also wrote extensively on other doctrinal issues, including the state of
the dead and the nature of Christ. Many of his ideas were incorporated into the
foundational beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Despite his contributions to Adventist theology, Preble ultimately became
disillusioned with the movement. He left the Adventist Church in the late 1850s and
joined the Shakers, a religious group that believed in celibacy and communal living.

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Millerite Adventism (Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1993), 155-163.
9. Joseph Bates (1792-1872)

Joseph Bates was an early leader in the Adventist movement and played a key
role in the development of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs and practices. He was born
in Massachusetts and began his career as a sailor, but he became interested in
religious matters and eventually became a prominent preacher and writer.
Bates was drawn to the Millerite movement in the 1840s and was an ardent
believer in the idea of Christ's imminent return. After the Great Disappointment in
1844, Bates became convinced that the date had been misunderstood and began to
study the Bible more closely to understand the true nature of Christ's return.
In the course of his studies, Bates became convinced that the seventh-day
Sabbath was still binding on Christians. He wrote extensively on the topic and was a
key advocate for the observance of the Sabbath within the Adventist movement. He
also played a key role in the development of other Adventist beliefs, including the
state of the dead and the sanctuary doctrine.
Bates was a prolific writer and his works were widely read within the
Adventist movement. His book, "The Seventh Day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign," was a
key text in the development of Adventist theology. Bates was also a tireless preacher
and evangelist, traveling extensively throughout the United States and other parts of
the world to share his message.
Despite his importance to the Adventist movement, Bates was also known for
his humility and simplicity. He lived a frugal and simple life, eschewing material
possessions in favor of a life devoted to God and service to others.

Sources:
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https://whiteestate.org/resources/biographies/joseph-bates/.
George R. Knight, Millennial Fever and the End of the World: A Study of
Millerite Adventism (Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1993), 141-154.
Gary Land, Adventism in America: A History (Oxford University Press, 2019),
29-37.

10. George Storrs (1796-1879)

George Storrs was an American Christian preacher who played a key role in
the development of Adventist beliefs and practices in the mid-19th century. He was
born in New Hampshire and began his career as a Congregationalist minister, but
became disenchanted with the mainstream church and began to explore other
theological perspectives.
Storrs became interested in the Millerite movement in the 1840s and was an
ardent believer in the idea of Christ's imminent return. After the Great Disappointment
in 1844, Storrs became convinced that the date had been misunderstood and began to
study the Bible more closely to understand the true nature of Christ's return.
In the course of his studies, Storrs became convinced of the annihilationist
view of the fate of the wicked, which held that the unsaved would be destroyed rather
than eternally punished in hell. He wrote extensively on the topic and was a key
advocate for annihilationism within the Adventist movement.
Storrs was also a key advocate for the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath
within the Adventist movement. He was an influential writer and speaker, and his
works were widely read and respected within the Adventist community.
 Despite his importance to the Adventist movement, Storrs was also known for
his humility and simplicity. He lived a frugal and simple life, eschewing material
possessions in favor of a life devoted to God and service to others.

Sources:
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https://whiteestate.org/resources/biographies/george-storrs/.
George R. Knight, Millennial Fever and the End of the World: A Study of
Millerite Adventism (Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1993), 141-154.
Gary Land, Adventism in America: A History (Oxford University Press, 2019),
29-37.
 Conclusion
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination that
originated in the United States in the 19th century. The church has a unique set of beliefs that
set it apart from other Christian denominations, including its emphasis on the Sabbath, a
healthy lifestyle, and the belief in the "investigative judgment." The church is known for its
strong commitment to biblical truth and its mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.

One of the core beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the observance of the
Sabbath on Saturday, the seventh day of the week. The church teaches that this is a biblical
commandment and that Sabbath observance is an important aspect of spiritual growth and
renewal. The church also places a strong emphasis on healthy living, promoting a vegetarian
diet, and advocating for exercise and other healthy habits.

Another unique belief of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is the doctrine of the
"investigative judgment." This teaching holds that God is currently reviewing the lives of all
people who have ever lived to determine who is worthy of eternal life. This belief has been a
source of controversy within the Christian community, but it remains an important aspect of
Seventh-day Adventist theology.

Today, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global denomination with millions of

members in countries around the world. The church operates schools, hospitals, and other
institutions that promote its values and mission. While the church has faced some challenges
and controversies over the years, including disputes over certain doctrines and practices, it
remains a significant force in the Christian world, known for its commitment to biblical truth
and its emphasis on healthy living.

In conclusion, the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a unique Christian denomination

with a strong emphasis on the Sabbath, healthy living, and the belief in the investigative
judgment. The church's commitment to biblical truth and its mission to spread the gospel of
Jesus Christ have made it a significant force in the Christian world. While it has faced some
challenges and controversies, the Seventh-day Adventist Church remains a vibrant and active
community of believers, dedicated to serving God and others.