Roger Hernandez- to Hispanic Coordinator OR Conf in addition to Senior Pastor, Hillsboro Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church District (OR Conf)-
CORRECTION- Jerry Russell (not Doug Hilliard) to WA Conf Treasurer from Kentucky- Tennessee Conf Associate Treasurer (not Treasurer). $20 goes to Shelley Schurch, Administrative Assistant in the WA Conf Education Department for being the first to notify us of the needed correction!
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Steve Wallace- North Pacific Union Conference is no longer able to support Steve’s Revival Seminars ministry (If you would like more information contact the NPUC)
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UPDATE 6/15/2009. For more information see the December 26, 2007 comment below. To read a copy of the Andrews Seminary Committee Response to Steve Wallace (dated December 26, 2006) click here.
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Posted by: pattricp | March 31, 2007
Advent Movement- Roger Hernandez, Jerry Russell, Steve Wallace
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“Steve Wallace- North Pacific Union Conference is no longer able to support Steve’s Revival Seminars ministry (If you would like more information contact the NPUC)”
By: Charley on December 25, 2007
at 3:11 pm
Hi Charley–
Here is a letter sent by NPUC President Jere Patzer to Church Leaders on February 22, 2007 which indicates the reasons–
I have the sad duty to bring before you an ongoing situation regarding Elder Steve Wallace and Revival Seminars ministry.
The North Pacific Union Conference in the North American Division has been working with Steve over the last year and asked a committee of scholars at the Seminary to assist us. This is in keeping with the counsel of Ellen White when someone begins to advance different light than previously held by the Church. Unfortunately Steve has formulated an extreme theological position related to end times that is destructive to the marriage institution and family unity and is not supported by scripture, Ellen White, or Adventist teaching. The committee of scholars at the Seminary spent considerable time reviewing Steve’s written material and listening to Steve on these matters. Both the Seminary professors and the North Pacific Union appealed to Steve to seriously reconsider his position for the sake of his family as well as for his ministry, which has been established and functioning as a supportive ministry over the last 20 years. Recently, however, he indicated to the NPUC administration that his position has not changed and that he is prepared for the consequences as a matter of what he believes the Lord has told him to do.
Due to this development we find it necessary to inform you that the North Pacific Union Conference is no longer able to support Steve’s Revival Seminars ministry. We do, however, continue to support his wife, Melissa, in her ministry at Mountain Cleft Retreat, which is not in agreement with Steve’s theological position.
Any further questions can be directly addressed to the North Pacific Union Conference. We encourage you to continue to pray for Steve, Melissa and their family. God bless you.
Jere D. Patzer, President
North Pacific Union Conference
You might want to also read “Who Should Be Allowed To Preach In Adventist Churches” at http://npucnewsletter.wordpress.com/2007/02/28/who-should-be-allowed-to-preach-in-adventist-pulpits/
By: danserns on December 26, 2007
at 11:52 am
Should we not believe the Bible because God uses imperfect men. Solomon had 1000 wives. David took Bethsheba. Moses struck the rock. On and on and on. Think for yourselves! We are not the Church of Rome. How dare we tell people what seminars not to study. Listen to Steve Wallaces seminars; then be like the noble Bereans and search the scriptures to see if those things are true. Unlike some of our scholars, Steve is not afraid to humbley tackle and openly discuss all sides of an issue. His liberal use of the Scriptures and EGW are the basis for everything in his seminars and the Holy Spirit testifies to what is true.
Tim
By: Tim Brownfield on May 23, 2009
at 7:23 pm
Hi, I’m an Algerian student doing a research about the Hispanic familyin the USA. Could you please help me in finding some documents to support my thesis. I’m looking for this article Roger Hernandez “americanization takes toll on traditional hispanic family values”
By: chahrazed on March 14, 2008
at 1:36 pm
I have been listening to Steve Wallaces tapes called “Glory to Glory” they seem scriptural. Should I continue listening to them?
Thank You, Yvonne
By: Yvonne on February 17, 2009
at 5:33 pm
Yes!!
By: Tim Brownfield on May 23, 2009
at 7:26 pm
Yvonne,
I have only seen the Glory To Glory series and I would STRONGLY encourage you to view the videos or continue to listen to the audio. This is a powerful series and I would only hope that Adventist institutions would teach material like this-however this type of teaching is devoid in much of Adventism today. This series is both Biblical and is in accordance with SDA beliefs. No matter what has happened since this series should not cast any shadows on what has already been presented. From Glory TO Glory is life changing!
God Bless,
Greg
By: Greg on October 24, 2009
at 12:57 pm
Dear Yvonne,
Thank you for your concern. We recommend that you study the Bible and other materials rather than these.
By: Marella on March 3, 2009
at 10:07 am
Hi,
could you please give me contact to NPUC or to anyone who can provide a trustworthy inormation about te pastor Steve Wallace? He is doing the seminars in Slovakia. When I was inited to work with him a year ago I was and warned by couple of respectful people from the church not do it. I would like to know the official attitude of the conference.
Thank you very much
Monika Hornikova (for Czecho-Slovakien Union)
By: Monika Hornikova on March 22, 2009
at 10:45 am
What did you find out?
By: Tim Brownfield on May 23, 2009
at 7:01 pm
What about trying to contact Pastor Wallace himself? “Respectful” people can be found on either side but nothing beats talking to the actual person. Information tends to get lost in the translation.
Greg
By: Greg on October 24, 2009
at 2:19 pm
Marella,
Re: your response to Yvonne on 3/3/09…
I understand the need to be extremely cautious regarding Elder Wallace’s work – especially given the letter from the NPUC published above, but should we assume everything that Elder Wallace produced before he lost his way is suspect? I believe Jones & Waggoner eventually left the church – but EGW affirmed their work on righteousness by faith. I think we need to compare whatever we study to scripture and inspiration – which is perhaps what you were recommending?
By: Arlen on April 4, 2009
at 7:44 pm
I believed and still believe that Elder Wallace gave the clearest presentation I have ever heard on justification and sanctification at our campmeeting. I have heard many others say this.
I still listen to his tapes and videos, and would recommend them to anyone.
By: Dorothy Dunbar on April 10, 2009
at 10:07 pm
I have many of Stephen Wallace’s revival seminar tapes, and have really respected him. I’m so disappointed to hear that he can no longer be supported by NPUC. I can’t seem to find out what happened. Are he and Melissa divorced? This sickens me! Please tell me where to go for some details on this.
Thank you so much,
Donna Vorpagel
By: Donna Vorpagel on April 11, 2009
at 7:36 pm
What if it’s the devil that’s trying to derail “the most important work ever entrusted to human beings”.
By: Tim Brownfield on May 23, 2009
at 7:28 pm
Dear Arlen,
Thank you, you are correct in your assumption that whatever we study should be compared to scripture. This was what I meant by my earlier comment.
By: Marella on April 22, 2009
at 4:29 pm
What is the official position of the SDA church on Elder Stephen Wallace and his seminars. His organization revivalseminars.org says that his personal beliefs on end time abstence is not part of his public teaching. I have personally never been more convicted than when I attended his seminar on Christian Character Development. EGW says we should not be afraid to study subjects upon which we disagree. His study from Glory To Glory is present truth for this time and “the most important work ever entrusted to human beings”
By: Tim Brownfield on May 23, 2009
at 6:59 pm
As one who has attended the seminars in there entirety…some 5 years ago…I can say that the only reason a letter comes from the tops of anything is when there is no scriptural rebuttal from the ’scholars’ to clearly identify or refute the accussed. I invite all to taste and see for themselves as far as THIS message is concerned. Elder Wallaces’ ministry points a self serving Laodician back to the CREATOR. Attending changed my course, my life, my understanding of the necessity to SPIRITUALLY apply CHRISTS’ principles to my literal belief.
I am not a ‘follower’ of Elder Wallace, I do not send monies, neither has he EVER encouraged any course of action toward, against, or away from this beloved church OR its end-time message.
Folk read and study for yourself, for a change. Historically we have always contended with spiritual wickedness in HIGH places. Even our SAVIOR faced the ’scholars’ denouncement of HIS TRUTH…oh yeah same reason…JESUS’ teachings did not comply or agree with that of the ‘church’. Okay, get the point?
We each must give account for ourselves with none others to blame…why not begin by making an INFORMED CHOICE…Prove all things HOLD FAST that which is GOOD. Blessing upon those who allow the capable HOLY SPIRIT to guide you into ALL truth.
By: LO JO on June 2, 2009
at 9:18 pm
Amen!
Greg
By: Greg on October 24, 2009
at 2:23 pm
Hi LO JO–
We’re glad that you have been blessed some years ago by some presentations from Steve Wallace.
To my knowledge there have not been serious questions about many of his presentations in the past. The concern that has been raised is about his current beliefs and practices that have negatively impacted his relationship with his family.
“Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.” Matthew 7:20.
God bless you as you search the Scriptures, walk in the light you discover and encourage others to do the same as we all prepare for the soon return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
By: danserns on June 3, 2009
at 5:19 pm
Why would our church take his wifes side in a divorce that is not Biblical? There are some details that you do not know or you wouldn’t continue spreading this.
By: Tim on June 11, 2009
at 9:49 am
I have spent many hours with Steve Wallace and not quite as many with Melissa. This situation is sad and probably should not be discussed more in a public forum beyond the 6/15/2009 update in the original post above.
We are fortunate in the Seventh-day Adventist Church that church membership issues are handled by the local church in business session since the local body should know more of the personal lives and experiences of their own members. And credentials/recommendations are handled by the local conference leaders in consultation with the local union since they have been given the responsibility to protect the message, mission and unity of the larger church body.
This arrangement prevents any one person from making any of these important decisions. It allows the Biblical principle of the priesthood of all believers to function both directly and through elected representatives.
Of course each of us is free to come to our own conclusions, and is responsible to God to learn what is truth from the Scriptures, to walk in the light and to encourage others to follow our example (see The Great Controversy page 598). But we shouldn’t treat lightly the counsel of the church body and elected leaders (see Hebrews 13:7, 17).
By: danserns on June 12, 2009
at 11:24 am