He became vice-director in 1995, and director of the Estate in 2000. White Estate in 1993, where he served as associate director for two years. Nix moved to the main office of the Ellen G. As director, Nix procured several properties in the United States that hold historical significance to the Adventist movement, including Joseph Bates’ boyhood home in Fairhaven, Massachusetts the William Miller and Hiram Edson farms in New York state and the historic Adventist Village in Battle Creek, Michigan.
In 1981, Nix facilitated the establishment of Adventist Historic Properties, Inc., now known as Adventist Heritage Ministry. He soon became the director of the project, and two years later helped to open the Ellen White Research Center on campus. The stories he collected from these interactions became valuable resources later for researchers and Church publications. Nix was perfect for this position because, along with holding a library science degree from Andrews University, he had always had an interest in collecting early manuscripts about the pioneers and interviewing people who knew Ellen White personally. Nix’s legacy began in 1972 when he was hired by Loma Linda University to develop a Heritage Room for the institution, featuring early Adventist history. On Sunday, October 11, during the morning session of Annual Council 2020, leaders from around the Seventh-day Adventist Church surprised former White Estate Director, James Nix, by presenting him with a lifetime achievement award and personalized letter etched in glass, honoring his lengthy service to the Adventist Church and Ellen G.
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