Pastoral Bible Institute
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The Pastoral Bible Institute was founded by a small group who were part of the Bible Student movement
, a Christian denomination following Millerite Adventist notions guided by principles expounded by Pastor Charles Taze Russell
. It was created when a number of prominent brethren withdrew their support from the Watch Tower Society
after Joseph Rutherford
became the president of the Society, following Russell's death. The first Bible Student Convention held independent of the Watch Tower Society took place on July 26-29, 1918, in Asbury Park
, New Jersey
. In November 1918, two to three hundred people attended the second convention in Providence
, Rhode Island
. It was at this meeting that the Pastoral Bible Institute (PBI) was formed to resume Pastor Russell’s pastoral work independent of the Society.
In December 1918 the first issue of The Herald of Christ’s Kingdom was published. It was edited by R. E. Streeter
until his death in December 1924. Although the PBI is essentially defunct, a small representative number continues to publish the Herald magazine and distribute Christian literature.
Bible Student movement
The Bible Student movement is the name adopted by a Millennialist Restorationist Christian movement that emerged from the teachings and ministry of Charles Taze Russell, also known as Pastor Russell...
, a Christian denomination following Millerite Adventist notions guided by principles expounded by Pastor Charles Taze Russell
Charles Taze Russell
Charles Taze Russell , or Pastor Russell, was a prominent early 20th century Christian restorationist minister from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, and founder of what is now known as the Bible Student movement, from which Jehovah's Witnesses and numerous independent Bible Student groups emerged...
. It was created when a number of prominent brethren withdrew their support from the Watch Tower Society
Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
The Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania is a non-stock, not-for-profit organization headquartered in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, United States. It is the main legal entity used worldwide by Jehovah's Witnesses to direct, administer and develop doctrines for the religion...
after Joseph Rutherford
Joseph Franklin Rutherford
Joseph Franklin Rutherford , also known as "Judge" Rutherford, was the second president of the incorporated Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, and played a primary role in the organization and doctrinal development of Jehovah's Witnesses, which emerged from the Bible Student movement established...
became the president of the Society, following Russell's death. The first Bible Student Convention held independent of the Watch Tower Society took place on July 26-29, 1918, in Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
Asbury Park is a city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States, located on the Jersey Shore and part of the New York City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city population was 16,116. The city is known for its rich musical history, including its association with...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. In November 1918, two to three hundred people attended the second convention in Providence
Providence, Rhode Island
Providence is the capital and most populous city of Rhode Island and was one of the first cities established in the United States. Located in Providence County, it is the third largest city in the New England region...
, Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
. It was at this meeting that the Pastoral Bible Institute (PBI) was formed to resume Pastor Russell’s pastoral work independent of the Society.
In December 1918 the first issue of The Herald of Christ’s Kingdom was published. It was edited by R. E. Streeter
R. E. Streeter
R. E. Streeter was one of the founding fathers of the Pastoral Bible Institute and a member of the editorial board of that churches The Herald of Christ's Kingdom magazine....
until his death in December 1924. Although the PBI is essentially defunct, a small representative number continues to publish the Herald magazine and distribute Christian literature.