Adventist History and Pioneers

Martin Luther. The 95 Theses. The Reformation. The Protest. Maybe you’ve heard these terms and wondered, What’s the big deal?

John Nevins Andrews (1829–1883) was an influential leader in the early days of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a Bible scholar who helped shape several Adventist beliefs and juggled many roles in the Church. Most notably, he was the first official missionary for the Adventist Church outside North America.

Seventh-day Adventists are a Protestant Christian denomination who hold to the biblical seventh-day Sabbath. From this belief, they get the first part of their name.

William Miller was a farmer who began a nationwide religious movement surrounding the Second Coming of Jesus. Learn about the life and legacy of this Christian pioneer.

James White, a formidable co-founder of the Adventist Church, worked with his wife, Ellen White, to support, guide, and encourage this new body of believers.

The key figures and founders of Seventh-day Adventism were a group of people from various Protestant Christian denominations who were committed to studying the Word of God and sharing about Jesus Christ.

Joseph Bates was a sailor-turned-preacher who joined the Millerite Movement and waited for the Second Advent of Jesus to happen in 1844. Despite being disappointed when this didn’t occur, Bates held onto his faith and played an integral part in starting the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The Millerites predicted Christ’s return on October 22, 1844, but Jesus never arrived. Another event took place. Discover what really happened and what the Great Disappointment can teach us today.

William Miller’s Bible study led people to await Jesus’ Second Coming in 1844. This movement became known as the Millerite Movement and led to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.