SPECTRUM (MAGAZINE)

The first issue of '''Spectrum''' , the journal of Adventist Forums, appeared in March 1969 under the editorial leadership of Molleurus Couperus, a physician in Loma Linda, California. Spectrum’s objectives were to print differing viewpoints about church-related issues not always discussed openly and to encourage communication among those willing to explore such issues. The founders hoped that by working toward these goals they would strengthen the Church. Many feel that Spectrum has accomplished its objectives over the years, but others have been appalled at controversial articles that have appeared in its pages—including some that have examined Ellen G. White, prophetess of the Church.

Contents

History

Influence

Editors

See also

References

External links

History

''Spectrum'' was founded in 1969 by Molleurus Couperus, a physician in Loma Linda, California.^[1]
The Association of Adventist Forums was officially recognized by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in 1968.^[2][3]
Couperus resigned in 1975 and turned over the editorship to Roy Branson, who had conceived of Spectrum in college and played a major role in starting it, and Charles Scriven, a former associate editor of Insight magazine. Branson became sole editor three years later and remained in that position for the next twenty years. During this time members of Adventist Forums found their voices, enjoyed fellowship, and established the standards and value of an independent responsible press. More than ever, Spectrum strengthened the concept that a truly lay Adventist press could be candid and loyal at the same time.
In 1998, the editorship passed to Bonnie Dwyer and ''Spectrum's offices moved from Takoma Park, Maryland to Roseville, California. Moving with the editorship were a large collection of back issues and a respected reputation that reached across three decades.

Influence

The magazine has had significant influence in the church. Adventist scholar Alden Thompson wrote in 2002,
:"The influence of ''Spectrum'' in the church has far outweighed the number of paid subscriptions, which at one time was as high as 7000 and now hovers around 3000."^[4]

Editors

★ 1969 – 1975 Molleurus Couperus

★ 1975 – 1978 Roy Branson and Charles Scriven

★ 1978 – 1998 Roy Branson

★ 1998 – present, Bonnie Dwyer

See also

★ Adventist Forums

★ Seventh-day Adventist Church

References

1. About Spectrum Magazine Association of Adventist Forums
2. Our Story
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4. Review and Retrospective on the Adventist Church During the Last 30 Years

External links

★ Spectrum magazine official website