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CHURCH HERITAGE 9

The document discusses the progress of the church from 1924 to 1946, highlighting key events such as the death of pioneer J.N. Loughborough, the impact of the Great Depression, and the establishment of youth and medical ministries. It also covers the founding of the Theological Seminary, the adoption of a Statement of Fundamental Beliefs, and the growth of radio ministry, all while navigating challenges posed by World War II. Despite these obstacles, the church expanded its reach and influence globally during this period.

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CHURCH HERITAGE 9

The document discusses the progress of the church from 1924 to 1946, highlighting key events such as the death of pioneer J.N. Loughborough, the impact of the Great Depression, and the establishment of youth and medical ministries. It also covers the founding of the Theological Seminary, the adoption of a Statement of Fundamental Beliefs, and the growth of radio ministry, all while navigating challenges posed by World War II. Despite these obstacles, the church expanded its reach and influence globally during this period.

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CHURCH HERITAGE

Section 9-Progress Despite Reverses


1924-1946
MG Tithokoze Samuel
CONTENT

• Last of the Pioneers Dies


• Depression Years
• Youth Ministry
• Medical Launches
• Theological Seminary
• Beliefs
• Radio Ministry
• World War II
LAST OF THE PIONEERS DIES

• J.N. Loughborough died in 1924


• With the death of the last of the pioneers one would have thought the
movement might stagnate, crumble, fracture and finally disappear.
• Contrary to expectation is that at the General Conference session of 1926
150 workers were sent overseas to new fields of labour.
• Hospitals and/or schools and/or printing presses were opened
• Ethiopia, Japan, Poland, Angola, Philippines, China, Malaya, Java, Trinidad and
India
• New missions were organized in the South Seas, Middle East, Cameroons, Brazil
and the West Indies
• The seeds sown by the pioneers, watered by the Holy Spirit bore fruit.
DEPRESSION YEARS

• The period coincided with the depression years when there was
a worldwide collapse of the financial markets known as the
Great Depression.
• Elder C.H. Watson, president of the Australasian Division was
invited to be president of the GC in 1930 –the worst of times.
• He was known for financial integrity and as a business acumen
• Though the church income decreased by $54 million in the
next 4 years, membership by 90,000, 48 missions were
organized and additional workers employed.
• Suffice to say, “The Lord blessed.”
YOUTH MINISTRY

• Youth Ministry continued to fill many of the components that exist today.
• MV Weeks of Prayer began in 1924 (third week of March after GYD)
• Junior Manual translated into Chinese and Spanish in 1924.
• 16 Vocational Merits were introduced in 1928 (todays Honors listing over 250)
• A forerunner of Pathfinder in Switzerland began in 1939 (Advent Wacht)
• The Trailblazers of the Pacific Northwest in 1942.
• In 1946 the first Conference-sponsored Pathfinder Club was born in California
• John Hancock designed the triangular emblem that is now recognized and
worn with pride around the world by nearly two million Pathfinders.
YOUTH MINISTRY CONT/D…

• Numerous individuals begun taking their children on camping experiences for several year.
However the spiritual benefit didnt register with the church leadership until the mid twenties.
• Australia held its first Junior Camp in 1925
• In 1926 camps were held in both Wisconsin (one for girls) and in Michigan (one for boys).
• Were successful and the idea spread quickly, even with very little support beyond a
“blessing” from church administrators.
• Wilbur Holbrook recalled that his first camps in Wisconsin and Illinois in 1927 the church
loaned him $2.50 and when he was 50 cent short at its close, it was taken from his salary.
• Today camping in all its forms is an integral part of the Youth Ministry and has huge financial
backing of the church around the world.
• Thousands of youth attend as well as develop leadership skills whilst serving on the staff.
MEDICAL LAUNCHES

• The Church had used ships before but it was only for transport
• In 1931 Leo B Halliwell and his wife, Jesse introduced a revolutionary concept which was
lauded and emulated by governments throughout the tropical world of big rivers.
• Use of boats as clinics to provide medical assistance in regions unreachable with
conventional means.
• The first and most famous of the launches was named Luzeiro I
• Still serves the Amazon and its tributaries
• Halliwell’s awarded the highest recognition from the Brazilian Government given to
civilians
• Church in Brazil still has more than dozen boats, plying in the rivers alongside
government-sponsored boats.
• Other countries like Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay. And in Africa and Asia there are and have been
times where boats also are taking healing and salvation to those who need and seek.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

• The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary was


established in Washington, D.C. in 1936.
• In 1960 it became part of he newly named Andrews University
of Michigan
• The establishments were done to keep pace with rising
standards of education.
• Today advanced degrees in many aspects of theology are
taught in numerous universities around the world.
BELIEFS

• Church never took a stand on establishing a creed like other


denominations
• In 1931, the church adopted a Statement of Fundamental
Beliefs which solidified our doctrines in many areas.
• In 1941 adopted a uniform baptism certificate that included
standardized questions of faith for candidates to agree to.
RADIO MINISTRY

• Pioneer of religious radio broadcasting was Elder H.M.S Richards with his first
broadcast occurring in 1926.
• His office was a converted chicken house since the denomination did not
accept the project until 1941.
• Today the Voice of Prophecy is the oldest continuing religious radio broadcast
in the world and has sister broadcasts in many languages, countries, TV, etc
• Media broadcasting now covers more than 2000 stations worldwide with
weekly broadcasts.
• Several high-powered stations are owned by the church and the number of
local stations owned and operated by the church and members is constantly
increasing.
WORLD WAR II

• World War II was experienced at the close of this period.


• It brought major obstacles to work around.
• Transportation was difficult
• Buildings and properties were destroyed
• Workers imprisoned or evacuated
• Ideological changes as a result of the war closed many doors to
the gospel for decades
• God overrules in all obstacles, work prospered in unexpected
ways and to unexpected degrees.

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