James R. Nix

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

James R. Nix has been director of the Ellen G. White Estate since 2000. Nix graduated in 1969 from La Sierra University with a dual major in history and theology. He later earned masters degrees in divinity and library science. In 1972 Loma Linda University hired Nix to help develop a Heritage Room of which he became director in 1974. In 1981 he co-founded Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., now known as Adventist Heritage Ministry, and currently serves as chair of its board. In 1994 he organized the sesquicentennial commemoration of the Great Disappointment held at the William Miller Farm. He has authored or contributed to several books including Early Advent Singing, Laughter and Tears of the Pioneers, and In the Footprints of the Pioneers.