We Stand On Their Shoulders

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The Story of the Adventist Pastor

“We providing important context for understanding the role of the Adventist pastor in spreading the good news of Christ’s soon return. Read about the courage, resilience, and perseverance of nine consequential Adventist pastors—Lulu Wightman, Marcial Serna, Eri Barr, Sarah Lindsey, Wolcott Littlejohn, Charles Kinny, Eli Miller, John Fulton, and Minnie Sype. These profiles highlight the diversity of Adventist ministry and the unique ways in which God calls and equips this people to serve.

Where will the next generation of ministers come from if no one answers the call?

We Stand On Their Shoulders by Dr. Michael Campbell is a must-read for Adventist pastors and church members alike. This book delves into the rich history of Adventist pastoral ministry, providing important context for understanding the role of the Adventist pastor in spreading the good news of Christ’s soon return. Dive into precedents set in the early years and feel the weight of the challenges the pioneer pastors faced with courage, resilience, and perseverance.

Michael W. Campbell, MA, PhD, is the newly appointed director of archives, statistics, and research for the North American Division of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventist. He has spent more than a decade teaching in higher education in Texas and the Philippines. Prior to that, he pastored in Kansas and Colorado. He is married to Heidi, a PhD candidate at Baylor University, and they have two teenage children, Emma and David.

In the second section of the book, Campbell presents sketches of six influential Adventist pastors—Lulu Wightman, Marcial Serna, Eri Barr, Sarah Lindsey, Wolcott Littlejohn, Charles Kinny—as well as three bonus biographies—Eli Miller, John Fulton, and Minnie Sype. These profiles highlight the diversity of Adventist ministry and the unique ways in which God calls and equips people to serve.

Discover the untold stories of Adventist pastors past, and be encouraged by the ways in which God raises servant leaders to accomplish His mission.

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History

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Paperback, 192 pages 9780816369287

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Dive into the rich history of Adventist pastoral ministry and explore the untold stories of six influential pioneer pastors. See how God chooses broken people to shepherd His flock.

Michael W. Campbell, MA, PhD, teaches church history and theology at Southwestern Adventist University in Keene, Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in history and theology from Southern Adventist University and a master’s degree and doctorate from Andrews University. He is married to Heidi, and they have two children, Emma and David.

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History

Paperback, 244 pages

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