Spicer's responsibilities with the church during this time included assisting Stephen Haskell as his secretary. This led 22-year-old Spicer to England. There he gained experience as an editor of The Present Truth and in assisting with evangelistic campaigns.[3] In 1892, he returned to the United States and served as Secretary of the recently established (1889) Foreign Missions Board. This began decades of Spicer's leadership in the SDA Church's mission development.[4]
W. A. Spicer: 1898 in India. (Second from the right in back row.)
In 1898, Spicer worked in India as editor of the Oriental Watchman.[2]
Secretary of the General Conference, 1903–1922edit
As Secretary to the General Conference, Spicer assisted President Daniells in shaping the church's response to issues. Daniell's crises were met often in collaboration with Spicer: the reorganization of the church accomplished at the 1901 and 1903 General Conference sessions; the denominational dispute between Daniells and Kellogg; racial issues arising; etc.
Spicer and Daniells led the church in a strong mission emphasis. New opportunities brought about the reorganization of existing institutions and the creation of new ones.[4] Spicer viewed these opportunities to spread the Adventist "message" as a sign of fulfilled prophecy. In 1914, he reported to the SDA world church, "... And the same living God who launched the definite advent movement on its way at the exact time of the prophecy (1844), began at the same time in a special way to open the doors of access to 'every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.' We have seen the way open again and again immediately before our own feet as the heralds of the third angel's message have entered the various lands."[5]
Spicer reported on the conflict between Kellogg and the General Conference leadership. He met with Kellogg to discuss what was considered pantheistic ideas.[6]
The Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement had come about as a result of the actions of L. R. Conradi and certain European church leaders during the war, who decided that it was acceptable for Adventists to take part in war, which was in clear opposition to the historical position of the church that had always upheld the non-combative position. Since the American Civil War, Adventists were known as non-combatants, and had done work in hospitals or given medical care rather than taken combat roles.[7] The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists sent Spicer to investigate the changes. He was unable to resolve the schism.[1][8][9]
President of the General Conference, 1922–1930edit
With the experience acquired as General Conference Secretary, Spicer was elected as president of the General Conference during the 1922 General Conference session. He continued with the church's mission commitment which led to a further expansion of the Adventist message throughout the world. He was known in the church as an enthusiastic editor and successful author an influential preacher, proficient organizer and a passionate missionary.[10]
^ abSeventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald. 1996. pp. 266–267. ISBN0-8280-0918-X.
^ abSpalding, Arthur Whitefield (1962). Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventists, Volume Two(PDF). Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald. pp. 29–30.
^Robinson, Ella M. (1967). S. N. Haskel, Man of Action. Washington: Review and Herald Pub. Association, Teach Services 2004. p. 93. ISBN1-57258-282-0.
^ abKnight, G. R. (1999). A brief history of Seventh-Day Adventists. Review and Herald. pp. 130, 131. ISBN978-0-8280-1430-4.
^Spicer, W. A. (April 20, 1914). "Open Doors in the Mission Fields a Sign of the End (Reading for Monday, May 4)" (PDF). Australasian Record. Wahroonga, Australia: Australasian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. 18 (16, 17): 10, 11. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
^How the Spirit of Prophecy Met a Crisis: Memories and Notes of the "Living Temple" Controversy by W. A. Spicer
^. www.imssdarm-bg.org. Archived from the original on 2009-07-28.
^. Seventh-day Adventist Reformed Movement. Archived from the original on March 25, 2013. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
^Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día (1994). Nuestra Herencia: Curso de Historia denominacional (in Spanish) (1st ed.). Buenos Aires: Asociación Casa Editora Sudamericana. p. 156. ISBN950-573-388-7.
"William Ambrose Spicer, A Personal Tribute" by J. L. McElhany(DjVu file)
Biographical Sketch of W. A. Spicer by D. E. Rebok (PDF file)
William A. Spicer Papers at the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University (PDF file)
Gallagher, Eugene V.; Ashcraft, W. Michael (Eds) (2006). Introduction to new and alternative religions in America: Jewish and Christian traditions. Vol. 1. Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 49–51. ISBN0-275-98712-4.
Books by W. A. Spicer
Spicer, W. A. (1997) [1936], Stories of Providential Deliverance, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald (Teach Services, 1997), ISBN1-57258-102-6
Our Day by Spicer on Project Gutenburg
How the Spirit of Prophecy Met a Crisis: Memories and Notes of the "Living Temple" Controversy by W. A. Spicer
Spicer, W. A. (1923) Providences of the Great War. Washington, Review and Herald. (PDF file)
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William Ambrose Spicer December 19 1865 October 17 1952 was a Seventh day Adventist minister and president of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists 1 He was born December 19 1865 in Freeborn Minnesota in the United States in a Seventh Day Baptist home 2 Spicer worked for the church in the United States England and India where Spicer College is named after him He served as Secretary of the General Conference during the presidency of A G Daniells and Daniells served as the Secretary during Spicer s years as president The two men led the Adventist Church for the first 30 years of the 20th century William Ambrose SpicerBornDecember 19 1865Freeborn MinnesotaDiedOctober 17 1952 1952 10 18 aged 86 Takoma Park MarylandOccupationsProtestant Seventh day Adventist presidentYears active70 yearsKnown forWriting travels leadershipNotable workOur Day in the Light of Prophecy Miracles of Modern Missions Certainties of the Advent MovementParent s Ambrose Coates Spicer and Susanne Coon Seventh Day Baptists Contents 1 1887 1903 2 Secretary of the General Conference 1903 1922 3 President of the General Conference 1922 1930 4 See also 5 References 6 External links1887 1903 editSpicer s responsibilities with the church during this time included assisting Stephen Haskell as his secretary This led 22 year old Spicer to England There he gained experience as an editor of The Present Truth and in assisting with evangelistic campaigns 3 In 1892 he returned to the United States and served as Secretary of the recently established 1889 Foreign Missions Board This began decades of Spicer s leadership in the SDA Church s mission development 4 nbsp W A Spicer 1898 in India Second from the right in back row In 1898 Spicer worked in India as editor of the Oriental Watchman 2 Secretary of the General Conference 1903 1922 editAs Secretary to the General Conference Spicer assisted President Daniells in shaping the church s response to issues Daniell s crises were met often in collaboration with Spicer the reorganization of the church accomplished at the 1901 and 1903 General Conference sessions the denominational dispute between Daniells and Kellogg racial issues arising etc Spicer and Daniells led the church in a strong mission emphasis New opportunities brought about the reorganization of existing institutions and the creation of new ones 4 Spicer viewed these opportunities to spread the Adventist message as a sign of fulfilled prophecy In 1914 he reported to the SDA world church And the same living God who launched the definite advent movement on its way at the exact time of the prophecy 1844 began at the same time in a special way to open the doors of access to every nation and kindred and tongue and people We have seen the way open again and again immediately before our own feet as the heralds of the third angel s message have entered the various lands 5 Spicer reported on the conflict between Kellogg and the General Conference leadership He met with Kellogg to discuss what was considered pantheistic ideas 6 The Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement had come about as a result of the actions of L R Conradi and certain European church leaders during the war who decided that it was acceptable for Adventists to take part in war which was in clear opposition to the historical position of the church that had always upheld the non combative position Since the American Civil War Adventists were known as non combatants and had done work in hospitals or given medical care rather than taken combat roles 7 The General Conference of Seventh day Adventists sent Spicer to investigate the changes He was unable to resolve the schism 1 8 9 President of the General Conference 1922 1930 editWith the experience acquired as General Conference Secretary Spicer was elected as president of the General Conference during the 1922 General Conference session He continued with the church s mission commitment which led to a further expansion of the Adventist message throughout the world He was known in the church as an enthusiastic editor and successful author an influential preacher proficient organizer and a passionate missionary 10 See also edit nbsp Christianity portal nbsp Biography portal nbsp United States portalHistory of the Seventh day Adventist ChurchReferences edit a b Seventh day Adventist Encyclopedia Hagerstown MD Review and Herald 1996 pp 266 267 ISBN 0 8280 0918 X a b Spalding Arthur Whitefield 1962 Origin and History of Seventh day Adventists Volume Two PDF Washington D C Review and Herald pp 29 30 Robinson Ella M 1967 S N Haskel Man of Action Washington Review and Herald Pub Association Teach Services 2004 p 93 ISBN 1 57258 282 0 a b Knight G R 1999 A brief history of Seventh Day Adventists Review and Herald pp 130 131 ISBN 978 0 8280 1430 4 Spicer W A April 20 1914 Open Doors in the Mission Fields a Sign of the End Reading for Monday May 4 PDF Australasian Record Wahroonga Australia Australasian Union Conference of Seventh day Adventists 18 16 17 10 11 Retrieved October 21 2011 How the Spirit of Prophecy Met a Crisis Memories and Notes of the Living Temple Controversyby W A Spicer http www sidadventist org lead index php resources essent 89 leadership dead link International Missionary Society SDA Adventist Church Reform Movement www imssdarm bg org Archived from the original on 2009 07 28 Faith of Our Fathers 1914 1918 The Great Crisis Seventh day Adventist Reformed Movement Archived from the original on March 25 2013 Retrieved October 1 2011 Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia 1994 Nuestra Herencia Curso de Historia denominacional in Spanish 1st ed Buenos Aires Asociacion Casa Editora Sudamericana p 156 ISBN 950 573 388 7 External links editWorks by William A Spicer at Project Gutenberg Works by or about William A Spicer at Internet Archive William Ambrose Spicer A Personal Tribute by J L McElhany DjVu file Biographical Sketch of W A Spicer by D E Rebok PDF file William A Spicer Papers at the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University PDF file Gallagher Eugene V Ashcraft W Michael Eds 2006 Introduction to new and alternative religions in America Jewish and Christian traditions Vol 1 Westport CT Greenwood Publishing Group pp 49 51 ISBN 0 275 98712 4 Books by W A SpicerSpicer W A 1997 1936 Stories of Providential Deliverance Washington D C Review and Herald Teach Services 1997 ISBN 1 57258 102 6 Our Day by Spicer on Project Gutenburg How the Spirit of Prophecy Met a Crisis Memories and Notes of the Living Temple Controversy by W A Spicer Spicer W A 1923 Providences of the Great War Washington Review and Herald PDF file Preceded byA G Daniells President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists1922 1930 Succeeded byCharles H WatsonPreceded byW W Prescott Editor of the Adventist Review1909 1911 Succeeded byF M WilcoxPreceded byF M Wilcox Editor of the Adventist Review1945 for six months Succeeded byFrancis D Nichol Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w 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