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Hope International is an independent organization, operated by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is based in Knoxville, Illinois. The official Adventist church has criticized it for being disruptive. == History == Hope International was founded in 1964 by church lay members (not ministers or "clergy") from the Seattle, Washington area.〔"Hope International" in ''Historical Dictionary of Seventh-day Adventists'' by Gary Land, p.137–38〕 They were concerned about the future of Adventist beliefs, following discussions with conservative Christians and the resulting publication of ''Questions on Doctrine'' in the mid 1950s.〔 They purchased land near Eatonville.〔 According to historian Gary Land, the organization "had no real impact on Adventism" until a retired minister named Ron Spear became actively involved as a leader in 1985.〔 He initiated the magazine ''Our Firm Foundation'', wrote several books and organized annual camp meetings. The books promote historic Adventism. In 2003 its headquarters moved from the state of Washington to Knoxville, Illinois.〔 The Adventist church has issued statements of concern about Hope International in 1992 and 2000.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hope International (Seventh-day Adventist)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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