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Morris L. Venden (April 5, 1932 – February 10, 2013) was a well-known Seventh-day Adventist preacher, teacher, and author, who also was known as a member of the ''Voice of Prophecy'' team as an associate speaker. == Biography == Venden was born to Melvin Venden and Ivy Ruth Venden.〔Venden's mother Ivy wrote ''Along the Sawdust Trail''. ISBN 0-8163-1725-9 ((publisher's page ))〕 He graduated from Fresno Adventist Academy in 1949, and received a degree from Pacific Union College, as well as several honorary degrees. He died on Feb. 10, 2013, in College Place, Washington succumbing to FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia), a rare form of dementia.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.uccsda.org/News/news2013-02-10 )〕 He pastored several large churches such as the La Sierra University Church and Pacific Union College Church on the campus of Pacific Union College in California, and Union College Church in Nebraska. Later he pastored the Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church near Loma Linda, California, from which he retired in August, 1998.〔(Review and Herald Products )〕 Venden then joined the ''Voice of Prophecy'' team as an associate speaker. As well as appearing on ''Voice of Prophecy'' radio broadcasts, he was also a highly sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. One source described him as a "master" of the art of preaching amongst Adventists.〔Malcolm Bull and Keith Lockhart. ''Seeking a Sanctuary'', p229〕 Tapes of his sermons have been distributed widely.〔 Venden was married to Marilyn, and together they ministered mostly to students and young professionals.〔 His son Lee is also a pastor.〔(Pacific Union Recorder )〕 Venden was a strong advocate of both justification and sanctification by faith alone. He also was a strong supporter of the Pillars of Seventh-day Adventism including the investigative judgment. He is famous for his parables and dry humor. As a young minister he was deeply influenced by H. M. S. Richards, Jr., the founder of the ''Voice of Prophecy'' radio program. 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「Morris Venden」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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