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for Catherine Kroeger
Mildred Leevy
October 26, 2019
Godly woman. I have the DVD on Africans in The Bible. I feel that I know you personally.
Karen Winslow
March 30, 2011
I introduced Dr. Kroeger when she came to SPU when I was teaching there. I had been reading her writings as part of my preparations for Women in the Christian Tradition courses there. I asked her how I should pronounce her last name. She said: "Oh, I think my husband says "Krager." I can still see her in the room off the chapel/sanctuary. We so nearly toured Rome together in 2006!
I also see that she was my mom's age and that her husband recently died, as did Roger Nicole, another founder of CBE. Another mother in the faith has gone to her reward.
March 29, 2011
I have just learned of Catherine's passing. Words fail me to express how much I admired Catherine. What a great loss, not only personally to me, but also to the Christian community and especially to those who have no understanding of God's love of equal balances and weights. How lovely she was - what beautiful feet - bringing Good News of Peace and Safety - the result of her message - biblical equality. I first met Catherine through the Pricilla Papers when I was living in Limerick, Southern Ireland 1989. I loved her learning and devoured everything she wrote. Later, Catherine visited me there in my home and taught those who gathered to hear her. In the middle of the night Catherine received a phone call and immediately changed her travel arrangements. A grand-child was due and her place was by her daughter-in-law's side; at her invitation I went to London and taught in her stead. At a later time I visited her in her home for a writers conference and Women in the Old Testament, and cooked for her houseguests because the chef did not show up! That was two weeks of learning and rich fellowship. I am only sorry I did not see her again even though we wrote many times of my visiting once more in her home. A mentor and friend I will miss her dearly. What a privilege to have known her!
Fondest memories and the greatest of admiration for a one-of-a-kind-woman -of God,
Patricia Erlandsen Moore, Surfers Paradise, Queensland Australia
Thomas Scott Caulley
March 14, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Cathy Kroeger's passing. It was a privilege to get to know Cathy and Dick when I was a new professor at Eastern New Mexico University in 1983. They were both a great encouragement to me and my wife. It was always a joy to catch up with Cathy during SBL meetings. Her passion for her work and her students was contagious. She and Dick both live on in our fondest memories, and we look forward to the day when Cathy's vision of a just world for women, and all people, will be realized.
Dr. Scott Caulley, Wamego, Kansas
Nydia Nieves
March 13, 2011
I would like to give my condolences to the Clark Kroeger Family. I took a class with Catherine in 2010. I believe it was the last class she taught at CUME-Boston. I have to say that she changed my life. The class brought, no only teachings, but also healing to many of the students. She was a remarkable woman who will live in heart.-- Nydia Nieves
March 8, 2011
With respectful memories of you and your husband's service in the Utica NY area
Gale Yee
March 4, 2011
I am so sorry to hear this. I met Cathy when I lived in Minnesota and she and I were co-chairs of the Women in the Biblical World Section of the Society of Biblical Literature for many years. I have fond memories of staying in their Brewster house when I was doing a sabbatical at Harvard. My prayers are with the Kroeger/Clark family. RIP, Cathy.
Dr. Gale A. Yee, Nancy W. King Professor of Biblical Studies, Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA
Kathy Stuebing
March 1, 2011
My husband Richard and I met Catherine at Gordon-Conwell and were immediately drawn to her through our common interests in Africans in scripture and the biblical equality of men and women. We were blessed by her friendship and "speaking into our lives" as our Zambian friends would say. We grieve with all who will miss her presence but we rejoice that she is with her Lord and her beloved husband in heaven. We look forward to seeing her again when we get to heaven--the joyful hope of all of us in Christ. May the Lord's comfort sustain you all. Kathy Stuebing (Ndola
February 28, 2011
To all of her family, my deepest condolences. Dr. Kroeger changed my life by opening doors to ministry I never could have imagined. I admired her passion, her sense of humor, her compassion and so very much about her. I was blessed to be a student of hers. While this is a terrible loss for us here, we rejoice in knowing that the day will come when we will be together again. Her hope and trust was in Jesus, and she lived a life that reflected those values. May you all find comfort in your memories and in the values she passed on. Blessings. Linda Overall
Jeanette Yep
February 26, 2011
Betty and family --
I'm so sorry to hear of your Cathie's sudden home going. She's probably dancing a jig, reunited with your dad and poking folks, kindheartedly of course, who aren't Biblical feminists, trying to get them to think some more about their position. (That is if typologies like this will matter any more when we see Jesus face-to-face).
I met your mom first when she spoke on a retreat for the Wellesley Christian Fellowship. I remember clearly her telling us that she was getting her Ph.D in middle age, in part, because younger folks weren't willing or hadn't yet done the necessary Biblical and archaeological scholarship yet! I thought, "who is this masked woman?!" :>)
Later, I served on the CBE board with her. One time, during a lengthy, laborious board conversation about something, your mom stretched out behind some other board members on a couch and took a power nap. She seemed blissfully asleep, as founder's have a right to do when the conversation is laborious. But, then the topic moved on to something she was interested in. Up she popped from behind the others on the couch and jumped into the conversation never missing a beat. Now, that's the way to participate in board meetings!
Cathie inspired me with her scholarship, her care and her consistent ability to turn the other cheek when academic discussions would get heated and at times personal and hurtful. She lived her life with a deep commitment to being obedient to the Scriptures. Her life spoke eloquently to me and the watching world. I'm certain she's received the Lord's, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Chyanna Mull-Anthony
February 22, 2011
Dr. Kroeger leaves a wonderful legacy of faith, love, Biblical scholarship and Christian character. For more than 20 years we have enjoyed Dr. K's teaching, friendship and study tours. In fact, our church was viewing one of her videos on the day that she passed. What a loss for us - and what a jewel for heaven. Our prayers are with the Kroeger family.
International Gospel Center, Tulsa, OK
Venetia Carpenter
February 21, 2011
I met Catherine once at a meeting in Texas where she was speaking. I was so impressed with her boldness on the subject of dometic violence in the church and biblical womanhood. It made a big impression on me. She has blessed many with her ministry and will be very much missed.
Robert Owens
February 21, 2011
Cathie was truly one of God's most gifted, gracious, and
generous servants. Like her Servant Lord, she was self-
effacing. She did not seek reputation or recognition, but
was so widely recognized and appreciated for her wisdom
and contagious passion for justice -- especially in the struggle to help end the scourge of family abuse, as well
as the abuse of Scripture to further victimize the victims
of abuse by those men in the Christian community who believe they have the right to dominate, subjugate, and humiliate their wives or female partners -- because of their misuse of the biblical concept of "headship." Her
leadership and legacy in this field will be long-lasting.
Personally, we will always hold her in loving and grateful
ministry as a friend who made a profound difference in
our daughter Julie's life. We had so looked forward tp having her as a guest in our home last week, and are
still stunned by the news of her death. However, we rejoice
that her membership has merely been transferred from the
Church Mortal to the Church Triumphant, and thst she finished well!
Bob and Norma Owens
Dr. Robbie Fox Castleman
February 21, 2011
Catherine Kroeger loved her husband and family, honored the Lord with her life and work, and from a distance mentored me in steadfastness and patience and persistence as a woman-scholar who also bloomed academically "after the kids were gone". Catherine never knew this. I watched and read from afar. We met briefly only once, by a book booth at AAR/SBL when I read her name tag and just introduced myself and expressed appreciation for her work.
Some day, I hope to follow my beloved husband as quickly to the Kingdom's rest. Praying for the Kroeger children and family as this double loss is so hard on them. But, my how you all were well loved by parents who loved each other so much.
One year Cathy came to me when I was staying with counsins in MA.
Rev Dr Sr Teresa J WHITE
February 21, 2011
Cathy also studied at Harvard Divinity School ('91). I must have first met her at an alumnae day. Since then I visited her and gained from her books and wisdom many times, also from 'Priscilla Papers' which I discovered through her. She will be greatly missed.
Robin Keck
February 20, 2011
As a member of Warrendale Presbyterian, I grew up with Dooder, and knew Cathy and Dick. But it was at the U of M, when Cathy and I were in the Classics department, that I got to really know Cathy. Her encouragement, humor, and struggle to learn Greek and Latin alongside me made time there far more fun and meanigful. My love and peace to the whole family.
Dana Robert
February 19, 2011
Catherine Kroeger was an inspiration to all Christian women, and I give thanks for her well-lived life. She will be sorely missed. She went where angels fear to tread.
Catherine B. Allen
February 19, 2011
What an inspirational, motivating person! She could discern God's leading in people and she could ignite them into action. She was Biblically grounded and socially attuned. I met her in person only once, and I can never forget her.
Catherine B. Allen, Birmingham, AL, advocate for women in missions
Suellen Roberts
February 19, 2011
You were my mentor and friend. How you influenced me through your friendship and your writings. God used you Catherine Clark Kroeger to influence many lives across the globe. I so respect your heart for others and your selfless giving and one who was willing to take a stand for biblical truth about women. There is a big hole in my heart that only time will heal. I am so pleased we had several hours together this summer in your home where you shared biblical insights with me one on one. Your legacy will live on through those whose lives you touched. You are with me every day with the Women’s Study Bible and its notes, NLV. I was going to have you autograph my bible at our Women in Christian Media National Conference next week when you came to speak. I will continue to be a devotee with my library of books with your name and the name of others you recommended to me. Thank you for being the trailblazer of this century.
The members of Women in Christian Media we will always remember the influence Catherine Clark Kroeger had in impacting our lives for Christ.
My heart goes out to the dear Kroeger family as you are grieving the loss of the dearest person. God be with you all during this time.
Lovingly,
Suellen Roberts
Founder and President
Women in Christian Media
Michele Jones
February 18, 2011
Cathie you were a LIGHT in a dark world, a PILLAR in the house of our God and a LIVING witness of the LOVE of CHRIST and for His people. Thank you for the rich deposit you've entrusted in to my soul. You will be dearly missed. I was truly looking forward to our next dinner date in Virginia with Susan Christ. Well...now I'll have to wait until we enjoy the Lamb's Dinner Party together. Job Well Done! May I run my race as well as you. Because of YOU, countless lives have been transformed in the Washington Metro Area to now extend around the world! Your immediate/extended family and the sea of other friends will be in my prayers. Only God can comfort the sting of loss in our hearts for you! Rest well MIGHTY woman of God! Signed as you called me..."The Helmsman"
Jackie Hudson
February 18, 2011
Cathie is one of 3 of the most influential women in my life. Because of her trailblazing, I, as an evangelical Christian woman, have had opportunities for growth and service that women generations ago wouldn't have dreamed of. Thank you Cathie. I miss you already!
I send my deepest sympathy and regards to her family.
Theresa LaBrecque
February 18, 2011
Catherine was a living angel to me. From the first time I met her she swept me under her wing and right into her family. She always made appoint of inviting me to the family holiday gatherings. She overwhelmed me with her thoughtfulness and inclusive ways. I was thrilled when she asked me to paint little murals in the kitchen of the family home. Chickens, roosters, and the windmill on the homestead. There was always home made beans being cooked on the stove.
The rose garden! Catherine to my horror, would go up to the prettiest roses and clip them, insert them into the basket she was carrying and then give them to you as you were leaving. You left with every decent rose there was to have that day! I love you Catherine, thank you for all your beautiful generosities.
Jo Ellen Heil
February 18, 2011
I first met Cathie at a conference in 81 in CA when she led "Our Beloved Brother Paul." We worked together for Biblical equality through EWC & CBE, meeting at conferences, praying for each other since then. She encouraged so many! May God comfort us all in our loss.
February 18, 2011
May the Lord comfort you all during this time. Cathy enfolded us in ministry. Ralph and Judy Kee
Susan French
February 18, 2011
I am so saddened by Catherine's death and have all of her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I knew Cathy as a fellow volunteer at Independence House and thank her for her many wonderful acts of kindness, and words of wisdom to so many women over many years.She was truly a special woman and she will be so missed.
Rev. Whit Trumbull
February 18, 2011
I met Dr. Kroeger when I was involved in founding a CBE chapter in North Carolina, but her work made a tremendous difference in my life long before that. Her tireless commitment and scholarly ability to articulate the principles of biblical equality gave me the encouragement I needed to begin seminary at age 40 after receiving a call to ministry as a 12 year old girl in a church context that did not affirm the call because of my gender. I attended GCTS in Charlotte but came to the campus in South Hamilton for a PASCH conference. I fondly recall Dr. Kroeger's vigorous vitality in giving some of us a tour of Plymouth during which I could barely keep up with her, and her generous hospitality in inviting me to see her home and browse her impressive home library. She was a great light in this world as she reflected the love and wisdom of our Lord Jesus. Surely she is now hearing the words "Well done, good and faithful servant" from him.
With deepest sympathy for your loss,
Cindy Benson
February 17, 2011
I am so shocked to hear of Cathie's death. She was an amazing woman of God, a person of unbounded energy and focus for the cause of women. I have many memories of her, tirelessly carrying on the work of CBE at conferences around the country, speaking, teaching, encouraging, leading tours overseas, the list goes on... What a wealth of knowledge! And to think she got her doctorate at age 62 and "began" her career! She provided a role model for all of us - would that we could all live such full lives for the sake of the kingdom. Blessings on her family at this time. I'm just learning of Richard's passing as well. This earth has lost two wonderful people.
February 17, 2011
To the Kroeger Family: My deepest sympathy for your loss. Cathy was a wonderful friend and supporter to my sister Mary Morison Johnson, and her husband, missionaries to the Secoya Indians in the jungles of Ecuador.
A few years ago she invited me along with Mary to visit her at her home in Cape Cod. I was in AWE of her accomphishments. What a great woman of God !!! Carmen Morison Johnson, Sherman, Texas
February 17, 2011
Dear Kroeger Family: My deepest symphaties for your loss. Cathy had been a wonderful friend and supporter to my sister Mary Morison Johnson, and her husband missionaries to the Secoya Indians in the jungles of Ecuador.
She invited me to came to her home in Cape Cod with Mary a few years ago, and that is when I met them. I was in Awe of all her accomplishments. What a precious woman of God!! I feel blessed having met her. Carmen Morison Johnson, Sherman, Texas
Anne McManus
February 17, 2011
Dear Kroeger family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers at this most sad and difficult time. Your mother, grandmother, and sister was a great lady. She was always concerned for those who were in distress and always had a kind word and a helping hand to assist when a need was there. We at Latham will miss her terribly.
Patricia Cook
February 17, 2011
I was a student of Dr. Kroeger's at Gordon Conwell and was so blessed by her class. I reference the things she taught often and think hers was one of the most valuable and needed classes at GCTS. I am so sorry for your loss, and pray for God's comfort upon you (her family) during this time.
Lucia Paul
February 17, 2011
Dear Dooder and the whole Kroeger/Clark clans:
I was so shocked and saddened to see this today. I am just sick at how much you all have been through with the loss of your Dad so recently. I absolutely loved your Mom-what a gem!! She was just about everything positive a woman could be: kind, generous, smart, patient, funny....the list goes on. Sending love and prayers your way (her way too!).
Jamie Clark
February 17, 2011
Cathy and Dick were sweet people -- and wonderful next door neighbors -- obviously deeply sustained by their faith then, and no doubt even now. Cathy took special care to be a nurturer and leader in her many communities, as well as her family, which is a fine legacy to have. Lots of love and best wishes to Paul, Rob, Boop, Dooter & M, from all the way back when those names were current. - J
carolyn kroeger briol
February 17, 2011
Dear Kroeger Family,
My family wishes to express our deepest sympathy for your loss.
We will greatly miss Aunt Cathie.She was truly an extrordinary person who will remain in our memories always.
Blessings to your families,
Carolyn, Mark, Kristi and Matt Briol
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
February 16, 2011
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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