Christianity: Details about 'Desmond Ford'
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Dr Desmond Ford (b.1928?) is an Australian Adventist scholar, known for his dynamic and grace centred preaching. He is a well known figure within Seventh-day Adventist circles for his role in the Glacier View doctrinal crisis of 1980. Ford was converted to the Seventh-day Adventist Church by reading the Ellen G. White publication "The Great Controversy" in his late teens. He chose to study for the ministry at Avondale College. Ford was asked to return to Avondale to lecture. During his time he earned two PhDs, one in rhetoric (Michigan State University), the other in the Book of Daniel (University of Manchester). Ford served for many years as head of theology. During this time many students admired his dynamic teaching. In response to criticisms of his theology, the church moved him to the United States of America. In 1979 Ford was asked to preach to an Adventist Forum meeting at Pacific Union College on the investigative judgement. The culmination of this event was Ford parting ways with the official church, ultimately forming his own ministry Good News Unlimited. Ford now lives in Queensland where he is still engaged in preaching. Link |
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