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| Gratz Brown |
Having begun preaching the gospel in 1985, I served the church of Christ in
several Texas cities for 7 years. Since 1992 I am presently minister with a
small Church of Christ in Kansas. Working other jobs also, I have remained
unmarried & learned contentment. From Wichita (KS) State Univ., I received a
BBA in business, 1979. My highest joy is helping souls turn from sin to
righteousness, 2 Corinthians 2:17; 5:17-18. >>
several Texas cities for 7 years. Since 1992 I am presently minister with a
small Church of Christ in Kansas. Working other jobs also, I have remained
unmarried & learned contentment. From Wichita (KS) State Univ., I received a
BBA in business, 1979. My highest joy is helping souls turn from sin to
righteousness, 2 Corinthians 2:17; 5:17-18. >>
"For we are not as many,
which corrupt the word
of God: but as of
sincerity, but as of God,
in the sight of God speak
we in Christ."
"Therefore if any man
be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all
things are become new.
And all things are of
God, who hath
reconciled us to Himself
by Jesus Christ, and hath
given to us the ministry
of reconciliation.
which corrupt the word
of God: but as of
sincerity, but as of God,
in the sight of God speak
we in Christ."
"Therefore if any man
be in Christ, he is a new
creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all
things are become new.
And all things are of
God, who hath
reconciled us to Himself
by Jesus Christ, and hath
given to us the ministry
of reconciliation.
My birth in the 1950's, ethnic classification, and upbringing are black. Due to
family tree branches who lent their skin genes, I have been often viewed as
white. This turned to spiritual benefit.. Even in 1960's and 70's? Yes, because
it compelled looking deeper than color and culture; and later to see the
spiritual thread that connects all red-blood humanity (Acts 17:26). By God's
help, I have learned much about human nature.
family tree branches who lent their skin genes, I have been often viewed as
white. This turned to spiritual benefit.. Even in 1960's and 70's? Yes, because
it compelled looking deeper than color and culture; and later to see the
spiritual thread that connects all red-blood humanity (Acts 17:26). By God's
help, I have learned much about human nature.
After an upbringing that involved Baptist, and other experiences, I began
searching. Many religions were visited including Pentecostal, Presbyterian
and others. Also I had the opportunity to go hear speaking by some famous
religious and cultural leaders of different types. Then at Wichita, Kansas in
the early 80's, after an intensive study of being taught personally, came
immediate baptism into the church of Christ. I was ready to tell the world, and
conducted many outreach bible studies with those of various persuasions.
When mentors advised me to get some training, two years later I graduated
from Brown Trail School of Preaching at Ft. Worth, Texas.
searching. Many religions were visited including Pentecostal, Presbyterian
and others. Also I had the opportunity to go hear speaking by some famous
religious and cultural leaders of different types. Then at Wichita, Kansas in
the early 80's, after an intensive study of being taught personally, came
immediate baptism into the church of Christ. I was ready to tell the world, and
conducted many outreach bible studies with those of various persuasions.
When mentors advised me to get some training, two years later I graduated
from Brown Trail School of Preaching at Ft. Worth, Texas.
"And a certain Jew
named Apollos. born at
Alexandria, and
eloquent man, and
mighty in the scripture,
came to Ephesus .....
knowing only the
baptism of John .....
whom when Aquila And
Priscilla had heard, they
expounded unto him the
way of God more
perfectly. For he
mightily convinced the
Jews, and that publickly,
showing by the scriptures
that Jesus was Christ/"
named Apollos. born at
Alexandria, and
eloquent man, and
mighty in the scripture,
came to Ephesus .....
knowing only the
baptism of John .....
whom when Aquila And
Priscilla had heard, they
expounded unto him the
way of God more
perfectly. For he
mightily convinced the
Jews, and that publickly,
showing by the scriptures
that Jesus was Christ/"
A spiritual and philosophical take on life has been my lot. A little slow on the
draw in some things, grasping bible concepts came quickly for me. That
included the difficult parts, because immortal God is talking. Since it is mortal
and flawed mankind who are transmitting and receiving, that is where the
problems are. Thus, the purpose of this website. Like Apollos, we keep
learning if willing to be instructed by the written truth, Acts 18:24-28. >>
Seeking the church that the apostles were members of, was the horsepower
behind this drive (1 Corinthians 4:17).
draw in some things, grasping bible concepts came quickly for me. That
included the difficult parts, because immortal God is talking. Since it is mortal
and flawed mankind who are transmitting and receiving, that is where the
problems are. Thus, the purpose of this website. Like Apollos, we keep
learning if willing to be instructed by the written truth, Acts 18:24-28. >>
Seeking the church that the apostles were members of, was the horsepower
behind this drive (1 Corinthians 4:17).
Computers cannot replace church, but they can be bridges. Since life is a
journey worth the struggle, I am glad the internet gives ways to pass on some
lessons. And so we can if we follow an old motto to: Speak where the Bible
speaks, and be silent where it is silent (1 Peter 4:11). >>
journey worth the struggle, I am glad the internet gives ways to pass on some
lessons. And so we can if we follow an old motto to: Speak where the Bible
speaks, and be silent where it is silent (1 Peter 4:11). >>
"If any man speak, let
him speak as the oracles
of God...."
him speak as the oracles
of God...."
