About Advent Hymnals
Preserving 160+ years of Adventist musical heritage through digital technology, making it accessible for worship, education, and research worldwide.
Our Mission
"Digitizing and archiving historical Adventist hymnals while making them accessible across multiple platforms and preserving their historical significance."
We believe that the rich musical heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church should be preserved and made accessible to current and future generations, supporting worship leaders, educators, researchers, and music enthusiasts worldwide.
Project Objectives
Preservation
Digitally preserve 160+ years of Adventist musical heritage
Accessibility
Make hymnals accessible through web, mobile, and print platforms
Education
Provide historical context about Adventist music evolution
Sustainability
Build a sustainable platform for long-term preservation
Our Journey
Project Launch
The Advent Hymnals project began with the vision to digitize and preserve historical Adventist hymnals.
Early Development
Versions 1-3 released with growing hymn collection and basic search functionality.
Version 4 Release
Added improved search capabilities and enhanced user interface.
Temporary Hiatus
Site went offline due to server costs, highlighting the need for sustainable funding.
Version 5 & Revival
Partnership with Gospel Sounders enables project revival with focus on sustainability and accessibility.
Partnership & Sponsorship
Made possible through the generous support of our main sponsor
Gospel Sounders
Primary Project Sponsor
Gospel Sounders (gospelsounders.org) has partnered with us to ensure the sustainability and continued development of the Advent Hymnals project, enabling us to preserve Adventist musical heritage for future generations.
Support Our MissionProject Team
Brian Onang'o
Lead Developer & Main Contributor
Passionate about preserving Adventist musical heritage through technology.
Key Contributions:
Version 5: What's New
Enhanced Features
- Enhanced search functionality with advanced filters
- Multi-language support (English, Kiswahili, Dholuo)
- Mobile-responsive design and future mobile app
- Audio renditions and multimedia content
Sustainability Focus
- Partnership with Gospel Sounders for long-term support
- Open-source development model
- Community-driven content verification
- Academic research integration and support
Join Our Mission
Help us preserve Adventist musical heritage for future generations. There are many ways to get involved and make a difference.