We have always referred to our location to our nearest village, Berivoi, Romania. It was only after researching the name that we found out the deep symbolism contained in it which aligned perfectly with our purpose:
The village is located at the foot of the submontane hills, on the right (eastern) bank of the middle course of the Berivoi river, 11 km south of Făgăraş. The first documentary mention comes from 1486, when a local prince ( Radol de Berowu ) is mentioned. In the 18th century, there was an Orthodox monastery with a hieromonk, five monks and eight nuns within the boundaries of the village. The name of the village can be deduced from the anthroponym of Slavic origin Borivoj , from the components Borti ( battle ) or Ber ( to take ) + i ( and ) + Voj ( soldier , warrior ) ” Făgărașul Tău
Researching further we found that the name comes from Old Slavonic origins:
Another explanation, supported by specialist dictionaries, is that Berivoi comes from Old Slavonic, being composed of Beri and Voj, which means "distinguished in battle". ” Geographia Napocensis
The next part of our name, Outpost, which is traditionally defined as a small military camp at a distance from the battlefield used to guard against surprise attack from the enemy:
Outpost
/ˈaʊtpəʊst/
a small military camp or position at some distance from the main army, used especially as a guard against surprise attack.
This term was used many times by EG White describing how we should locate outside of the cities and form outpost.
“It is God's design that our people should locate outside the cities, and from these outposts warn the cities, and raise in them memorials for God.”
The Review and Herald, April 14, 1903
“Repeatedly the Lord has instructed us that we are to work the cities from outpost centers.”
Selected Messages (2SM 358.2)
As we learn from the Spirit of Prophecy, an outpost contains multiple components:
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Ministry
Business
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The Army of God is inspired by many quotes from E.G. White as an analogy of the order, discipline and mindset of Spiritual warfare.
“The church of Christ may be fitly compared to an army. The life of every soldier is one of toil, hardship, and danger. On every hand are vigilant foes, led on by the prince of the powers of darkness, who never slumbers and never deserts his post. Whenever a Christian is off his guard, this powerful adversary makes a sudden and violent attack. Unless the members of the church are active and vigilant, they will be overcome by his devices.”
Testimonies for the Church (5T 394.1)
The metaphor of enlisting in the military and carrying the banner are fitting:
“Christ is calling for volunteers to enlist under His standard, and bear the banner of the cross before the world.”
The Review and Herald, June 16, 1891, par. 9
“...should seek to arouse the youth to prepare for active service in God's great field of battle.”
Gospel Workers (GW 74.1)
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“I have set my RAINBOW in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.”
Genesis 9:13
“The RAINBOW in the clouds is but a symbol of the rainbow which has encircled the throne from eternity… As a token of the covenant between Father and Son, the bow was placed about the throne…After the flood, the rainbow in the cloud was but a faint reflection of the constant reminder in heaven of the everlasting covenant made for the salvation of man before the foundation of the world.”
“The Story of the Seer of Patmos” Stephen Haskell (SSP 93.2)
“The central theme of the Bible, the theme about which every other in the whole book clusters, is the redemption plan, the restoration in the human soul of the image of God.... He who grasps this thought has before him an infinite field for study. He has the key that will unlock to him the whole treasure house of God's word.”
Education (Ed 126.1)
“The plan of salvation, that expresses the love, the benevolence of Jesus Christ toward man was devised prior to the commencement of Time.”
7LtMs, Lt 27, 1892, par. 20
“The plan of salvation, devised prior to the beginning of time, expresses the love of Christ to man, the devotion of the Son to the Father's glory.”
ST November 21, 1892, par. 8
“God had a knowledge of the events of the future, even before the creation of the world. He did not make His purposes to fit circumstances, but He allowed matters to develop and work out. He did not work to bring about a certain condition of things, but He knew that such a condition would exist. The plan that should be carried out upon the defection of any of the high intelligences of heaven—this is the secret, the mystery which has been hid from ages. And an offering was prepared in the eternal purposes to do the very work which God has done for fallen humanity.”
The Signs of the Times, March 25, 1897
We have adapted the three primary colors which we associate with True Education pilars:
“True education means more than pursuing a certain course of study. It has to do with the whole person, and with the whole period of existence possible to human beings. It is the harmonious development of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual powers.”
True Education (TEd 9.1)
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Mental
Spiritual
The colors chosen for the brand use color psychology to evoke emotions of:
We speak in a clear, confident and optimistic tone. As Adventists who believe in the imminent return of our Savior, we convey concepts in a concise way with a sense of urgency. We speak the truth, but in love, maintaining kindness and a Christ-like interactions.
| voice/tone | look | feeling |
|---|---|---|
| Authoritative | Structured | Confident |
| Enthusiastic | Light | Honest |
| Optimistic | Minimalistic | Accepted |
| Practical | Organic | Inspired |
| Urgent | Modern | Focused |
| Caring | Approachable | Loved |
| Concise | Organized | Assured |