Title

Interview #08 – Beth Bowers

Authors

Beth Bowers
James Gorman

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

8-12-2022

Abstract

Dr. Beth Bowers narrates her story in Churches of Christ in and around Rochester, Michigan. Her family has been involved at Rochester College for decades. Rochester Church of Christ provided early formation, even as in the last two decades Bowers’ history with the congregation has become complicated, especially since experienced hurtful exclusion. Bowers describes her early experiences in Christian schools and the major developments she experienced at Rochester College her freshman year and after. After years of being a ministry, education, and an unfulfilled desire to preach and teach in congregations, Bowers explains her current complex situation as she navigates her calling, gifts, family, and religious heritage.

Comments

This interview of Beth Bowers (Rochester, Michigan) conducted by James Gorman (Knoxville, Tennessee) took place on August 12, 2022.

Length: 1 hour 27 minutes

Additional files include an mp3 audio file.

Recommended Citation

Bowers, Beth and Gorman, James, "Interview #08 – Beth Bowers" (2022). Churches of Christ in the 21st Century Oral History Project. 8.
https://digitalcommons.acu.edu/coc_21stc_oralhistory/8

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