Remembrance of Irven Stern
Irven Stern (86), ordained minister and member of the McPherson (Kan.) congregation, died on Oct. 20. Irven was the first principal and founder of Kulp Bible School (now Kulp Bible College) in Nigeria. He and his wife Pattie were missionaries in Nigeria from 1954-62. He served pastorates in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Iowa, and California and also served as a district executive. Irven was active in Western Plains District and played a key role in developing its annual “Gathering.”
Irven’s memorial service was held at the McPherson church on Oct. 28. His obituary is available online, and a Church of the Brethren remembrance can be found in Brethren Bits of the Oct. 22 issue of Newsline.
Please be in prayer for Irven’s family.