Kemp : the story of John R. and Mabel Kempers, founders of the Reformed Church in America mission in Chiapas, Mexico by Deiros, Pablo Alberto, 1945- author instant download

Kemp : the story of John R. and Mabel Kempers, founders of the Reformed Church in America mission in Chiapas, Mexico by Deiros, Pablo Alberto, 1945- author instant download

xxxvi, 522 pages ; 23 cm, Employing a creative narrative style, Pablo Deiros has fashioned a fully documented biography into a compelling story ft the lives and witness of John and Mabel Kempers. Kemp is a must read for those who are interested in the intersection of the Christian Church and the social revolution in Mexico during the twentieth century, the struggles of Maya cultures in Chiapas, the partnership of the Reformed Church and the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico, and the transformative impact of the gospel of Jesus Christ among the people of Chiapas. Kemp is an inspiring and engaging history, Includes bibliographical references (pages 499-501) and index, New Century, new life -- The Bible came first -- Mabel Van Dyke -- Early beginnings -- Mazapa de madero -- Presbyterian missions in Mexico -- Insects -- maney matters -- preaching by laypeople -- Education and information -- The Mexican revolution -- Rivalry for power -- potatoes twice a day -- Beginnings of the Presbyterian Work in Tapachula -- First World War -- The Cincinnati plan -- How it all began -- The Panama congress -- The Mexican constitution -- Opposition and obstacles -- First missionary visit -- Springtime love -- Different races -- Toward a doctrinal definition -- Education in Chiapas -- Thinking about the unknown -- The call to Chiapas -- letters of love and commitment -- Letters of support and encouragement -- new experiences Sailing to our destiny -- Adjusting to an old world -- Arrival in Chiapas -- Yankee go home! -- First missionary adventure -- Discovering tobasco -- From Comalcalco to palenque -- The Chiapas Crossing -- Back home -- Biblical and theological training -- Sunday schools -- Chrit's army on the offensive -- A blessing and a curse -- youth work -- First furlough -- bert and Harriet Kempers -- great depression and persecution -- The gospel in Tuxtla Gutierrez -- The ministry of the printed page -- Education in Mexico -- Christmas in Chiapas -- Travels -- Church…