Millard Fuller

Transcendentalism is widely known throughout the world and some people believe themselves to be transcendentalists even to this day. Most know transcendentalism to be a movement started in the nineteenth century; it is a idealistic philosophical and social movement. Beliefs of a transcendentalist consist of but are not limited to: being a nonconformist, nature is spiritual, inspirational and symbolic, self-reliance is important and following personal beliefs is the key to a happiness and leads…

Authentic: Margaret Fuller: A New American Life tells “Margaret Fuller’s story from the inside, using most direct evidence-- her own words, and those of her family and friends, recorded in the moment, preserved in archives” (Marshall, 2013, pg. xxi). Because Marshall, in her writing, used Fuller’s “own words” there was little need for the author herself interpret Fuller's thoughts or draw her own conclusions; rather, Marshall was left to research and provide Fuller’s ideas and beliefs in a…

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau organized the transcendental club. Other important members of the club were F. H hedge, George Ripley, Bronson Alcott, Margaret Fuller, and Theodore Parker. Much of their writing appeared in the Dial, a journal from 1840 to 1844, which was edited by Ralph Waldo Emerson and Margaret Fuller. George Ripley founded Brook Farm, a cooperative…

Theological Seminary. He has served on many councils and boards that focus on theology and evangelism. Mouw has been very involved at Fuller Theological Seminary for many years. After obtaining the position as the fourth President at this seminary, serving for twenty years, he returned to being the Professor of Faith and Public Life. Before becoming President at Fuller, Mouw served as provost and senior vice…

myself to go to church? Why am I dragging myself to finish seminary? These were some of the questions that I struggle to answer throughout my four years in seminary. As a pastor’s child without a direction and purpose, I was pushed into attending Fuller Theological Seminary right after I finished my undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego at the age of 21. I was hired as a junior high pastor a week after I was accepted into the seminary at a Korean American church…

“Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller” (The History of Habitat). Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.” The concept centered on those in need of shelter, working side by side with volunteers to build simple houses (The History of Habitat). Habitat for Humanity is a faith based nonprofit housing organization. Millard and Linda grew up the church and wanted the foundation to be watched over by God throughout…

Who are we? Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, Christian organization that works in 32 countries in Europe, Middle East, and Africa to eliminate poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976 by Millard Fuller and his wife Linda, Habitat has built or renovated more than 800,000 homes around the world, providing more than 4 million people with safe, decent, affordable shelter. Habitat for Humanity Armenia Habitat for Humanity Armenia is the…

a place to call home. Their vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live. I chose Habitat for Humanity because I believe their values and the principles behind the organization. Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976, by Millard and Linda Fuller. They developed a concept of “partnership housing”, which centered on those in need. They work side by side with volunteers to build decent and affordable homes for those in need. The houses are built with no profit, and the house…

A biblical scholar and farmer named Clarence Jordan along with Millard and Linda Fuller came up with the concept of partnership housing (new owners plus volunteers would build homes with no interest loans subsequently receiving funds from mortgage payments to build additional homes) (Habitat for Humanity International, 2017)…

founded by two kind-hearted individuals, Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976 with the partnership of a Christian farmer called Clarence Jordan who they had visited in 1965. Clarence farm was called Koinonia farm in a town called Americus, Georgia where the administrative headquarters of the organization is today. The organization’s international operational headquarters is now in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Due to some unresolved differences the Fullers were dismissed and the organization…