Al Kroeker Papers
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Title: Al Kroeker Papers
Dates: 1965-2003
Collection Number: M385
Creator/Collector:
Kroeker, Al (Alvin)
Extent: 6 Ft.
Repository:
Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Library and Archives
Fresno, California 93702
Abstract: In addition to a long career of pastoral work Al Kroeker was well known for his work as the director of the radio show, Words
of the Gospel. Records are arranged into four series organized by subject and chronological order: Other, Words of the Gospel
Radio Scripts, Mountain Top Moments, and Church Bulletins/Sermon Notes
Language of Material: English
Collection is open for research.
Al Kroeker Papers. Fresno Pacific University Mennonite Library and Archives
Biography/Administrative History
Alvin E. Kroeker was born in Dallas, OR July 6, 1921 and died in Kingsburg, CA July 17, 2004. A pastor of many Mennonite
Brethren and Baptist Churches he was known as an energetic visionary who encouraged many through his love of God and People.
In addition to a long career of pastoral work Al Kroeker was well known for his work as the director of Words of the Gospel.
A half hour radio program broadcast on Sunday mornings Words of the Gospel was the radio voice of the US MB Church in the
1960s.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Papers of Al Kroeker are comprised of radio scripts, and church bulletins with sermon notes that illustrate his prolific
work as the executive director and voice of the radio show, Words of the Gospel, as well as his work as an itinerant preacher.
Churches of note: El Camino Bible Church (Santa Clara, CA), Kingsburg MB Church (Kingsburg, CA), First Baptist (Chowchilla,
CA), North Fresno MB Church (Fresno, CA), Good News Fellowship (Ferndale, WA ), Vinewood Community Church (Lodi, CA), Church
of the Nazarene (Reedley, CA), and Palm Village Retirement Community (Reedley, CA).
Words of the Gospel Ministries
Kingsburg Mennonite Brethren Church
El Camino Bible Church
First Baptist Church
North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church
Good News Fellowship
Vinewood Community Church
Church of the Nazarene
Palm Village Retirement Community