Title

Oral History Interview with Kathy Lohman 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

This interview with Kathy Lohman recounts her spiritual journey from a Catholic upbringing to her conversion and long-term involvement in the St. Louis Church, part of the International Churches of Christ (ICOC). Kathy describes her early disinterest in church, struggles with personal choices, and eventual marriage to Rick, whose influence and a series of Bible studies led them both to baptism in 1986. She reflects on the challenges of leaving her family's Catholic traditions, the ups and downs of church life – including leadership turmoil, church splits, and the impact of the Henry Kriete letter – and her own personal struggles, such as a period of gambling that affected her marriage. Kathy highlights the church's resilience through adversity, its evolving approach to leadership and community outreach, and the importance of relationships and service. She values the sense of global family within the ICOC and shares how key scriptures and a commitment to faith have sustained her through decades of change, growth, and challenges in both her personal life and the church community.

Semester

Spring 2026

Subject

International Churches of Christ

Gateway City Church

St. Louis, MO

St. Charles, MO

No Hunger Holidays

Henry Kriete Letter

2016 REACH Conference

Temporal Coverage

1984 – 2026

Spatial Coverage

St Louis, MO; St Charles, MO;

Language

English

Date

April 18, 2026

Medium

interview

Explanation of Omeka Map Location

The first building of the Gateway City Church, St Louis, and center of most of her stories.