James R. Nix
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James R. Nix has been director of the Ellen G. White Estate
since 2000. Nix graduated in 1969 from La Sierra University
with a dual major in history and theology. He later earned masters degrees in divinity and library science. In 1972 Loma Linda University
hired Nix to help develop a Heritage Room of which he became director in 1974. In 1981 he co-founded Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., now known as Adventist Heritage Ministry
, and currently serves as chair of its board. In 1994 he organized the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Great Disappointment
held at the William Miller Farm. He has authored or contributed to several books including Early Advent Singing, Laughter and Tears of the Pioneers, and In the Footprints of the Pioneers.
Ellen G. White Estate
The Ellen G. White Estate, Incorporated, or simply the White Estate, is the official organization created by Ellen G. White to act as the custodian of her writings, which are of importance to the Seventh-day Adventist Church...
since 2000. Nix graduated in 1969 from La Sierra University
La Sierra University
La Sierra University is a Seventh-day Adventist co-educational university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Adventist Accrediting Association...
with a dual major in history and theology. He later earned masters degrees in divinity and library science. In 1972 Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational health sciences university located in Loma Linda, California, United States. The University comprises eight schools and the Faculty of Graduate Studies...
hired Nix to help develop a Heritage Room of which he became director in 1974. In 1981 he co-founded Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., now known as Adventist Heritage Ministry
Adventist Heritage Ministry
Adventist Heritage Ministry began on May 8, 1981 as Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., by several Adventist laypeople to help preserve Seventh-day Adventist historic sites...
, and currently serves as chair of its board. In 1994 he organized the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Great Disappointment
Great Disappointment
The Great Disappointment was a major event in the history of the Millerite movement, a 19th-century American Christian sect that formed out of the Second Great Awakening. Based on his interpretations of the prophecies in the book of Daniel The Great Disappointment was a major event in the history...
held at the William Miller Farm. He has authored or contributed to several books including Early Advent Singing, Laughter and Tears of the Pioneers, and In the Footprints of the Pioneers.
See also
- Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist ChurchThe 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...
- Ellen G. White EstateEllen G. White EstateThe Ellen G. White Estate, Incorporated, or simply the White Estate, is the official organization created by Ellen G. White to act as the custodian of her writings, which are of importance to the Seventh-day Adventist Church...
- Adventist Heritage MinistryAdventist Heritage MinistryAdventist Heritage Ministry began on May 8, 1981 as Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., by several Adventist laypeople to help preserve Seventh-day Adventist historic sites...