Pioneer Memorial Church
| Pioneer Memorial Church | |
|---|---|
| Pioneer Memorial Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| 41°57′37″N 86°21′30″W / 41.960384°N 86.358204°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ | |
| Location | Berrien Springs, Michigan |
| Country | United States of America |
| Denomination | Seventh-day Adventist Church |
| Membership | 3308 |
| Website | www.pmchurch.org www.www.newperceptions.tv |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Emmanuel Missionary College Church |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | May 21, 1960 |
| Architecture | |
| Groundbreaking | April 21, 1957 |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Dwight K. Nelson |
| Pastor(s) | José Bourget (Campus Chaplain)
John Glass (Pastoral Care) Ben Martin (Youth Ministry) Taurus Montgomery (Harbor of Hope Church Plant) Rodlie Ortiz (Evangelism) |
| Laity | |
| Organist(s) | Kenneth Logan |
| Music group(s) | Sanctuary Choir |
Located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Pioneer Memorial Church is the Seventh-day Adventist church on the campus of Andrews University. Its Lead Pastor is currently Dwight K. Nelson. Associate Pastors include José Bourget (Campus Chaplain), John Glass (Pastoral Care), Ben Martin (Youth Ministry), Taurus Montgomery (Harbor of Hope Church Plant), and Rodlie Ortiz (Evangelism)[1]. As part of its world-wide outreach mission, Pioneer currently live streams its weekly worship service at 11:45 AM Eastern Time as well as broadcasts on local television networks around the world via its New Perceptions Television Ministry.
History[edit]
The current structure was completed in 1958 (then Emmanuel Missionary College Church). After meeting in several buildings across campus, a new structure was completed in 1958 and later renamed Pioneer Memorial Church in 1960. In 1996 new north and south wings were added to house additional children's Sabbath School divisions, which previously had also met at various locations across the Andrews University campus. The $3.7 million dollar project added 34,000 square feet of new space and included a new fellowship hall, kitchen, and chapel.
Historical Events[edit]
- Ground-breaking ceremony for Emmanuel Missionary College Church (April 21, 1957)
- First church service in the current building (February 14, 1958)
- Current building dedicated (May 21, 1960)
- First graduation ceremony in the current building (August 18, 1960)
- First wedding in the current building – Noerrlinger-Streidl (May 31, 1959)
- Renamed Pioneer Memorial Church (June, 1960)
- Pipe organ dedicated (March 12, 1966)
- Wings added (1996)
Senior Pastors[edit]
- Julius L. Tucker (1954-1959)
- J. H. Rhoads (1959-1966)
- John A. Kroncke (1966-1983)
- Dwight K. Nelson (1983-Current)
New Perceptions Television Ministry[edit]
Pioneer operates a television ministry; New Perceptions, which broadcasts on several world-wide television networks, including 3ABN, Hope Channel, and WHME-TV 46 (Family Broadcasting Corporation), among others. Its mission is dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Christ with all the world.
Harbor of Hope Church Plant[edit]
For many years Pioneer has supported the Harbor of Hope Church Plant in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Its Lead Pastor also serves as an Associate Pastor for Pioneer Memorial Church. With an emphasis on helping rebuild the community, Harbor of Hope "sees a church that is filled with people who are worshiping Christ, connecting in fellowship, and using their gifts to empower the community.[2]"
A New Noel ABC Christmas Special[edit]
Pioneer Memorial Church hosted the 1994 ABC Christmas special, “A New Noel.” The program included hundreds of musicians made up of a 100-member children’s choir and string orchestra. On Christmas Eve, 1994, the program aired and was broadcast to millions across the country.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Contact | Pioneer Memorial Church". www.pmchurch.org. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
- ↑ "Harbor of Hope SDA | Our Story, Vision, Beliefs". Harbor of Hope SDA | Who We Are. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
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