"It was pointed out that Dr. Zinke is well-known to be a confidant of the current General Conference (GC) president, Ted Wilson. Zinke is also a major financial supporter of the Adventist Theological Society (ATS) and other traditionalist right-of-center Adventist causes such as the GC Faith and Science Council and the Generation of Youth for Christ (GYC)."

Translation:  his views can't be very credible if he associates himself with those "questionable" organizations--especially his views on Creation.  Horrors!--he believes that Genesis 1 should be taken seriously, and actually means what it clearly says.