Title

Oral History Interview with Larnise Boain 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

The interview with Larnise Boain is a reflective and heartfelt conversation about her spiritual journey, community involvement, and experiences within the International Church of Christ (ICOC), particularly in St. Louis. Larnise shares her upbringing in a church-going family, her period of spiritual searching during college, and her eventual baptism in Washington, D.C. She discusses the challenges and growth she experienced through personal losses, family transitions, and moving between cities. Larnise highlights the warmth and serving spirit of the St. Louis church, recounting impactful community outreach efforts such as the "Living Water" event supporting trafficked and homeless women, and partnerships with organizations like Tiger Lily. She emphasizes the importance of scripture, mentorship, and community in her faith, offering advice to new disciples to cherish their early spiritual experiences. The interview also touches on leadership changes, the impact of the Henry Creed letter, and the unifying nature of the ICOC worldwide, concluding with Larnise's gratitude for her faith journey and the supportive church community.

Semester

Spring 2026

Subject

International Churches of Christ

Gateway City Church

Gateway to Hope

Tiger Lily

Reach Conference

St. Louis, MO

Community Service

Henry Kriete Letter

Temporal Coverage

1999 – 2026

Spatial Coverage

St Louis, Missouri

Language

English

Date

April 27, 2026

Medium

Interview

Explanation of Omeka Map Location

Gateway City Church is the location of many of the events Larnise shared about