Title

Oral History Interview with Linda Bolls regarding her experience as a member of the ICOC, specifically her time being a part of the Gateway City Church, St Louis and St Charles.

Description

Linda Bolls shares her personal journey from a difficult, non-religious upbringing in New Jersey to finding faith and community through her conversion in Gainesville, Florida in 1978. She describes her early experiences in church, her move to St. Louis, and her deep involvement in the Gateway City Church. Linda reflects on the church's unique strengths, such as its generosity and resilience during leadership transitions, and recounts the challenges and growth following significant events like the Creed letter. She highlights the church's extensive community outreach, including disaster relief, food pantries, and support for local families, and discusses the formation of the St. Charles region. Throughout, Linda credits her faith, relationships, and key scriptures for sustaining her.

Creator

Narrator is Linda Bolls and Interviewer is Katie Sweet

Semester

Spring 2026

Subject

Gateway City Church

International Churches of Christ

St. Louis, MO

St. Charles, MO

Community Service

Hope WorldWide

Creed Letter

Temporal Coverage

1978 – 2026

Spatial Coverage

New Jersey; Florida: Missouri;

Language

English

Date

April 17, 2026

Format

pdf

Medium

Interview transcript

Explanation of Omeka Map Location

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