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Ad v e n ti st
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Pub History in g
Introduction
Begins with the “Present Truth”

18th of November 1848

Year 1849
James was determined to publish the
vision Ellen saw.
James wrote from the aid of pocket
Bible (Cruden’s Condensed
Concordance)
Advent believers had 1,000 copies of
the first publication printed

Years 1849 and 1850

James White Ellen G. White Uriah Smith

John Nevins Andrews Francis Mclellan

d ve n tis t C h ur c h
Co-founder of A rin t in g
firs tA d ve n t is t p
18 5 5 : Se t u p
press in NYC. a z in e
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t s p ir it u al le a d er
Prominen e of
r t he im p o r ta n c
A dvo ca t e fo
a n d p u b lis hin g
education tio nal
n e e d f o r e d uc a
Em ph a si z e d
h a nd su pport
ia ls t o s p re a d fait
mater
church schools
Uriah S m i t h
a r c h 6 , 1 9 0 3
Ma y 3, 1832 – M

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Writer and edito olo g y
to Ad v e n tis t t he
Co ntr ib ut ed
o ks : Th o ug ht s on
in flu en ti a l b o
Wrote
l a nd R e v e la tio n
Danie a l
k e y t he o lo g ic
Became a
e fo r th e c h u rc h
resourc
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Joh n N e c t o b e r 2 1 , 1 8 8 3
July 22, 1829 – O

h o lar wh o h e lp ed
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Missionary and
nti st p u b lish in g
expand Adve
internationally tist
s latin g A d v en
Involved in tran o o the r
d s p rea d in g it t
literature an
countries
 e l l a n W i l c o x
F r a n c i s Mcl
1865–1951
ie w ” f o r 2 8 ye a rs
e A d ve n tis t Re v
Editor of “T h s h ing
A d ve n t is t p u b li
in flu e n c e d
Significantly r i o d ic al
h u rc h’s m a in p e
by sh ap in g c t
lo g ic a l c o n te n
c a t io na l a n d th eo
Edu nt ist
e d ex p a nd A d v e
Lead e rs hip h e lp
p a ct in t h e 2 0 t h
’s re a c h a n d im
literature
century
 Early
Developments
1855-1900
 1855 1863 1874
The first Adventist Formal organization Battle Creek College
printing press set up of the Adventist founded to support
in Rochester, NYC. Church provided education efforts
structure
 1875 1895
Uriah Smith’s Ellen White
“Thoughts on Daniel emphasized the
and the Revelation” importance of
published educational
materials
Expansion of
Adventist
Publishing
1900 - Present
 Timeline
1891 20th Century
Adventist Rapid growth of publishing houses globally
publishing Digital platforms and online resources
houses complemented traditional print
established Programs like “Hope Impact” distribute millions of
internationally books annually
Modern Impact &
Legacy
Adventist publishing supports: Church schools,
churches, and communities worldwide
Continues to spread spiritual growth and
educational resources
Literature evangelism remains a key outreach tool
Legacy of combining education, theology, and
mission work
The Publishing
Ministry
Ellen G. White
1983
About
Discusses the importance of
publishing God’s messae to
the world.
Emphasizes need for
Christians to share the
gospel through literature
Provides guidance on
how to lead, work
together, distribute, and
create content for these
publications
 Key Points
Purpose of publishing is to prepare people to
meet God
Publications should be sent everywhere
Publications should demonstrate Christian
principles in life and character
Publications should reveal beauty of Christ’s
character
Publications should be used to present the truth in
places where evangelistic meetings can’t be held
Role in SDA Church
Publishing ministry was central to early
Adventist Church
Ellen White’s vision in 1848 inspired her
husband, James, to start a magazine
Ministry’s work includes literature
evangelism and student literature
evangelists
To conclude...
Seventh-day Adventist publishing has played a
vital role in the church's history and continues
to be a crucial aspect of its mission. From its
humble beginnings, Adventist publishing has
grown into a global enterprise, reaching
millions of people with the Adventist message.
The church's commitment to publishing
reflects its belief in the power of the written
word to inform, inspire, and transform lives.
Thank
you