The Rest of the Story

James White followed God’s counsel given through his wife, Ellen, to publish a “little paper”. Commercial printers were secured to print each issue, but became an increasing concern, as there was no control when the paper would be printed, which could include Sabbath hours. In 1852 the decision was made to purchase a printing press as soon as possible.

A press was purchased, and the center of Adventist work moved to Rochester, New York, United States. There a house was secured, and the press was set up in one of the rooms. Each member of the fledgling movement did their part to print, trim, and mail the Review to believers.

Fast-forward 100 years to the Review and Herald Publishing Association, then flourishing near Washington, D.C., United States. If the pioneers could have seen the Review flying off the presses, they would have been astounded. If, in another 70-plus years, they would have been told that the Review had a sister publication, Adventist World, that would be printed even faster at publishing houses around the world and sent to every corner of the globe, they would have marveled at how the Lord has worked among His people.

The advance of technology has greatly enhanced the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s ability to spread the good news in multiple languages through not only print but other methods. The Internet, websites, and rapid delivery of news and information are things the church continues to explore. The Adventist Review office is no exception. We have continued to study trends and explore the best stewardship of the church’s finances, leading to a decision to change how the Adventist Review will supply the need for a print publication around the world.

Adventist World has been our instrument of choice for almost 20 years. In October of this year we will unveil a new publication that combines the best of Adventist Review and Adventist World, but under the Adventist Review name and brand. This magazine will be free to Adventist members, translated in multiple languages, and printed worldwide. But most importantly, the content will continue to adhere to the mission of uniting the church in preparation for Jesus’ soon coming.