Hope International (Seventh-day Adventist)
Encyclopedia
Hope International is an independent organization
, operated by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
who hold very conservative beliefs. It is based in Knoxville
, Illinois
. The official Adventist church
has criticized it for being disruptive.
(not ministers or "clergy") from the Seattle, Washington
area. They were concerned about the future of Adventist beliefs, following discussions with conservative Christians
and the resulting publication of Questions on Doctrine
in the mid 1950s. They purchased land near Eatonville
.
According to historian Gary Land, the organization "had no real impact on Adventism" until a retired minister named Ron Spear became actively involved as a leader in 1985. He initiated the magazine Our Firm Foundation, wrote several books and organized annual camp meetings. The books promote historic Adventism
.
In 2003 its headquarters moved from the state of Washington to Knoxville, Illinois.
The Adventist church has issued statements of concern about Hope International in 1992 and 2000.
, it "is the theological heir to the perfectionism of the 'old' Adventist Review (era of Kenneth Wood), though its strident criticism of mainstream Adventism has alienated many who would share its theological perspective."
Independent ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a number of supporting, parachurch, independent, self-supporting and other such organisations that work adjunct to the official church....
, operated by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
who hold very conservative beliefs. It is based in Knoxville
Knoxville, Illinois
Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,183 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Description:Knoxville is located just southeast of the City of Galesburg...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The official Adventist church
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, where it moved in 1989...
has criticized it for being disruptive.
History
Hope International was founded in 1964 by church lay membersLaity
In religious organizations, the laity comprises all people who are not in the clergy. A person who is a member of a religious order who is not ordained legitimate clergy is considered as a member of the laity, even though they are members of a religious order .In the past in Christian cultures, the...
(not ministers or "clergy") from the Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
area. They were concerned about the future of Adventist beliefs, following discussions with conservative Christians
Conservative Christianity
Conservative Christianity is a term applied to a number of groups or movements seen as giving priority to traditional Christian beliefs and practices...
and the resulting publication of Questions on Doctrine
Questions on Doctrine
Seventh-day Adventists Answer Questions on Doctrine is a book published by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1957 to help explain Adventism to conservative Protestants and Evangelicals...
in the mid 1950s. They purchased land near Eatonville
Eatonville, Washington
Eatonville is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,758 at the 2010 census.-History:For centuries, Indian people roamed the rivers and streams of the Eatonville area. Indian Henry was one of those who, in 1889, guided the town's founder, Thomas C. Van Eaton, from...
.
According to historian Gary Land, the organization "had no real impact on Adventism" until a retired minister named Ron Spear became actively involved as a leader in 1985. He initiated the magazine Our Firm Foundation, wrote several books and organized annual camp meetings. The books promote historic Adventism
Historic Adventism
Historic Adventism is an informal designation for conservative individuals and organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church who seek to preserve certain traditional beliefs and practices of the church. As a general rule, Historic Adventists feel that the church leadership has...
.
In 2003 its headquarters moved from the state of Washington to Knoxville, Illinois.
The Adventist church has issued statements of concern about Hope International in 1992 and 2000.
Our Firm Foundation
Hope International publishes the bimonthly magazine Our Firm Foundation. According to Alden ThompsonAlden Thompson
Alden Lloyd Thompson is a Seventh-day Adventist Christian theologian, author and popular speaker and seminar presenter. He is the professor of biblical studies at Walla Walla University in Washington, United States...
, it "is the theological heir to the perfectionism of the 'old' Adventist Review (era of Kenneth Wood), though its strident criticism of mainstream Adventism has alienated many who would share its theological perspective."
See also
- Historic AdventismHistoric AdventismHistoric Adventism is an informal designation for conservative individuals and organizations affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church who seek to preserve certain traditional beliefs and practices of the church. As a general rule, Historic Adventists feel that the church leadership has...
- Independent ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchIndependent ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Seventh-day Adventist Church has a number of supporting, parachurch, independent, self-supporting and other such organisations that work adjunct to the official church....
External links
- Official website
- Our Firm Foundation magazine, including archives
- "Report on Hope International and Associated Groups", a statement of concern by the Adventist General ConferenceGeneral Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsThe General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, where it moved in 1989...
. Published in the Adventist Review in August 31, 2000, MinistryMinistry (magazine)Ministry: International Journal for Pastors is an international monthly magazine for Christian ministers, with a circulation of approximately 100,000. It is published by the Ministerial Association , an official body of the worldwide Adventist church. It is aimed at pastors and ministers of the...
in August 2000, and by the Biblical Research InstituteBiblical Research InstituteThe Biblical Research Institute is a service department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the three stated functions of research, apologetics , and service to the church. It serves as a theological consultant to the General Conference...
on their website