James White, by Gerald Wheeler Innovator and Overcomer Review & Herald James White was a man of paradox. He loved the old gospel and the latest gadge. Generous to a fault, he was bedeviled by rumors regarding his use of money. At times "cutting and slashing"in speech, he nevertheless touche the lives of thousands. "Stick to farming,"said his friends. But young James had grander ideas. A drive man. he eeked our a education, became a reluctant preacher, was ordained by the Christian Connexion, joined the Millerite movement, and married Ellen with her frequent fainting spells. This man from Maine who never finished high school went on to found four journals, two publishing houses, and one college [now Andrews University]. ...