Ellen G. White: The Lonely Years: 1876-1891 (vol. 3)

Brethren of Experience at the Pacific Coast Council

At this point it may be well to look at “the brethren of experience” at the Portland meeting: 3BIO 255.3

Joseph H. Waggoner, the senior minister, 64 years of age, a Sabbathkeeping Adventist since 1851. He was joint editor and publisher of a political newspaper in Wisconsin when he joined the church. In 1884 he was editor of the Signs of the Times. 3BIO 255.4

John N. Loughborough, pioneer minister, 52 years of age. He was a first-day Adventist lay preacher when he accepted the message in 1852. As an evangelist, in 1868 he pioneered the work of the church in California. 3BIO 255.5

William C. White, 30 years old, son of James and Ellen White. He started his career as manager of the Pacific Press and served in many positions in important interests of the church. In 1884 he was a member of the General Conference Committee. 3BIO 255.6

Sidney Brownsberger, 39 years old, first principal of Battle Creek College. In 1884 he was principal of Healdsburg College. 3BIO 255.7

William Ings, minister and publishing house worker. In 1877 he had been sent to Switzerland to assist J. N. Andrews. 3BIO 255.8

Ellen G. White, age 56, the messenger of the Lord. 3BIO 256.1

John O. Corliss, age 39. He became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1868; he was associated with James White for a time, and was tutored by Joseph Bates. 3BIO 256.2

These were undoubtedly joined by G. W. Colcord and C. L. Boyd, presidents of the local conferences. 3BIO 256.3

It was this group that heard William Raymond present his views and gave a written report of their findings. This experience in the Northwest set the pace in dealing with questions relating to so-called “new light.” 3BIO 256.4