Ruth Starnes Craven collection

Collection

Identifier: M0060

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a bibliography of Ruth Starnes Craven's publications and her licensed minister certificate, as well as five series of materials. Series 1 includes her published articles and series 2 contains pre-publication typescripts of her writings. Series 3 is a small file of research materials she used and series 4 includes correspondence. Series 5 is her sermon materials and ministry diaries.

Dates

1943–2013

Creator

Craven, Ruth Starnes, 1916–2013 (Person)

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Biographical / Historical

Ruth Starnes Craven was born in Enoree, South Carolina on October 20, 1916. She went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2013. She was a member of the Church of God since 1939 and was licensed as a minister in 1942. She was self-educated and finished high school as an adult, but became one of the most prolific writers in Church of God periodicals and curriculum. In her home state of South Carolina, she was an evangelist, teacher, author, retreat speaker, and participant in ladies’ ministries. She wrote many articles for the Evangel, Lighted Pathway, Unique magazine and the Pilot. She taught in youth camps, conducted vacation Bible schools, and taught a Sunday school class for more than fifty years. In South Carolina, she worked until her middle eighties at the Senior Citizens Center until she moved to Cleveland, Tennessee in 1999. After moving to Cleveland, she joined the North Cleveland Church of God and taught a Sunday school class until her early nineties. She also participated in the Peace Makers senior group. She memorized Scripture and led the devotions at the North Cleveland Towers as long as she was able.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Metadata Rights Declarations

License: This record is made available under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Creative Commons license.

Additional Description

Separated Materials

The Church of God Evangel

December 23, 1950;June 9, 1951; December 20, 1952; December 20, 1952; January 31, 1953; September 12, 1953; January 30, 1954; April 10, 1954; July 3, 1954; November 13, 1954; February 4, 1957; June 3, 1957; December 1, 1958; December 22, 1958; November 16, 1959

December 31, 1962; February 25, 1963; April 8, 1963; July 1, 1963; September 9, 1963; November 25, 1963; May 11, 1964; May 25, 1964; June 8, 1964; December 20, 1965; June 6, 1966; November 28, 1966; June 26, 1967; March 3, 1969

December 11, 1972; April 22, 1974; September 11, 1978

May 25, 1981

The Lighted Pathway

July, 1946 [Ruth was featured as the winner of Scripture-Scramble Contest of South Carolina]; August, 1946 [Ruth was featured as the winner of Scripture-Scramble Contest of South Carolina]

August, 1958

May, 1963; June, 1963

September, 1982 [Rev. and Mrs. W.R. Craven featured as Senior Adult Couple 1982—Ministerial Division]

South Carolina News

May, 1970; November, 1973; November, 1979; September, 1980

Unique

May–June, 1990; September–October, 1990; September–October, 1993; January–February, 1995; March–April, 1995

Others

Florida State News Vol. 25, No. 8 (November, 1972)

“When a Loved One Dies.” Worldwide Church of God (1994)

Church of God Ladies Ministries Anniversary Program, 1986

Bibliography

The Church of God Evangel

Starnes, Ruth. “The High Priestly Prayer of Our Lord.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 34, No. 7 (April 17, 1943). 9.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Great Salvation.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 34, No. 30 (October 2, 1943). 5, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “Credibility of Resurrection.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 35, No. 6 (April 8, 1944). 3, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “Stones.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 35, No. 28 (September 16, 1944). 9, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “The New Birth.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 35, No. 26 (August 26, 1944). 5, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “To You....” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 35, No. 48 (February 10, 1945). 5, 8.

Starnes, Ruth. “Place for the Word.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 36, No. 8 (April 21, 1945). 6–7, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “Paul’s Last Letter.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 36, No. 26 (August 25, 1945). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Steadfastness Is Our Profession.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 36, No. 30 (September 29, 1945). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Taking Inventory.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 37, No. 3 (March 16, 1945). 3, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “Gethsemane.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 37, No. 23 (August 3, 1946). 3, 11.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Cross.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 37, No. 34 (October 26, 1946). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “They Crowded Out Christ.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 37, No. 36 (November 9, 1946). 3, 11.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Resurrection of Christ.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 38, No. 6 (April 5, 1947). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Prairie Fire.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 38, No. 36 (November 8, 1947). 8–9, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Coming of the Christ Child.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 38, No. 42 (December 20, 1947). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “Behold the Man.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 39, No. 31 (October 9, 1948). 8–9, 13.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Youth of Our Church.” The Church of God Evangel vol. 40, No. 5 (April 2, 1949). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Christian Soldier.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 41, No. 11 (May 13, 1950). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Birth of Christ.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 41, No. 42 (December 23, 1950). 6–7, 13.

Starnes, Ruth. “Spiritual Examination.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 42, No. 1 (March 3, 1951). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “Society Brought to Judgment.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 42, No. 15 (June 9, 1951). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “Deliverance Through Prayer.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 42, No. 40 (December 8, 1951). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “Baptism of the Holy Ghost.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 43, No. 4 (March 22, 1952). 12–13, 15.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Man Made Religion.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 43, No. 32 (October 11, 1952). 7.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Christ of Bethlehem.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 43, No. 42 (December 20, 1952). 8–9, 16.

Starnes, Ruth. “The New Year.” The Church of God Evangel (January 31, 1953). 4–5, 12.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Christian Mother and Home.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 44, No. 10 (May 9, 1953). 6–7, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Privileges of Christian Sonship.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 44, No. 28 (September 12, 1953). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Blind Beggar of Jericho.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 44, No. 47 (January 30, 1954). 6–7, 11.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Challenge to Youth.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 6 (April 10, 1954). 3, 11.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Loss of the Ark of God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 18 (July 3, 1954). 6–8.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Prophet Speaks and Listens to God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 34 (October 30, 1954). 6, 9.

Starnes, Ruth. “An Eternal Hell.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 36 (November 13, 1954). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Hallowed Remembrance.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 39 (December 4, 1954). 6.

Starnes, Ruth. “This is a New Road.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 42 (January 1, 1955). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Warning to Youth.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 45, No. 50 (February 26, 1955). 6–7, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Results of Home Training.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 46, No. 11 (May 14, 1955). 6.

Starnes, Ruth. “Home Life.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 46, No. 16 (June 18, 1955). 4–5, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Divine Faithfulness.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 46, No. 33 (October 15, 1955). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Favored By God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 46, No. 39 (November 26, 1955). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “In the Fullness of Time.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 46, No. 43 (December 24, 1955). 8–9, 16.

Starnes, Ruth. “What is Your Life?” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 47, No. 47 (February 4, 1957). 4–5, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Fall of Jericho.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 48, No. 14 (June 3, 1957). 6–8.

Starnes, Ruth. “Family Scenes.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 48, No. 38 (November 25, 1957). 4–5, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Greatness of Our Redemption.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 48, No. 47 (February 3, 1958). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “Christian Fiction.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 48, No. 49 (February 17, 1958). 7. [This was not a full article and this issue was not numbered by Craven]

Starnes, Ruth. “Family Devotions.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 27 (September 1, 1958). 15.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Bible Faith.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 28 (September 8, 1958). 15. (2)

Starnes, Ruth. “Family Devotions.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 29 (September 15, 1958). 15.

Starnes, Ruth. “Family Devotions.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 30 (September 22, 1958). 15.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Object Lesson to Israel.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 40 (December 1, 1958). 6, 8.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Saviour is Born.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 49, No. 42 (December 22, 1958). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Higher Levels.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 51, No. 7 (April 18, 1960). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Who is on The Lord’s Side?” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 51, No. 21 (August 1, 1960). 4–5, 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Withered Hand.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 51, No. 50 (February 27, 1961). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Glory of God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 52, No. 10 (May 8, 1961). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Rapture of the Church.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 52, No. 22 (August 7, 1961). 5–6.

Starnes, Ruth. “Let Us Awaken.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 51, No. 38 (November 27, 1961). 8–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Charted Path.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 52, No. 25 (August 27, 1962). 4.

Starnes, Ruth. “Youth: Remember Now.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 52, No. 43 (December 31, 1962). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Engraved Sin.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 52, No. 50 (February 25, 1963). 4–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Virtuous Woman.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 53, No. 6 (April 8, 1963). 10, 14.

Starnes, Ruth. “Truth’s freedom.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 53, No. 18 (July 1, 1963). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Absalom’s Pillar: A Moment of Failure.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 53, No. 27 (September 9, 1963). 12–13.

Starnes, Ruth. “Anna: Looked For The Redeemer.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 53, No. 38 (November 25, 1963). 11.

Starnes, Ruth. “Mary Was Favored By God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 54, No. 11 (May 11, 1964). 7, 22.

Starnes, Ruth. “At The Crossroads.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 54, No. 13 (May 25,1964). 10, 11, 19.

Starnes, Ruth. “Rizpah: An Exposition of a Mother’s Love.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 54, No. 15 (June 8, 1964). 10, 22.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Doomed City.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 54, No. 39 (November 30, 1964). 9, 20.

Starnes, Ruth. “Woman: A Spiritual Influence in the Church.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 55, No. 10 (May 3, 1965). 9, 19.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Supreme God.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 55, No. 16 (June 14, 1965). 12–13.

Starnes, Ruth. “Let Us Give Thanks.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 55, No. 38 (November 22, 1965). 6–7, 22.

Starnes, Ruth. “In the Fullness of Time.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 55, No. 42 (December 20, 1965). 12–13, 15.

Starnes, Ruth. “Easter Affirmations.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 57, No. 2 (March 20, 1967). 6–7, 19.

Starnes, Ruth. “Honor Thy Mother.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 57, No. 8 (May 1, 1967). 6–7.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Permissible Tribulum.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 57, No. 16 (June 26, 1967). 4, 22.

Starnes, Ruth. “Womanly Imprint.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 57, No. 41 (December 25, 1967). 18–19.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Candle Search.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 58, No. 50 (March 3, 1969). 16–17.

Starnes, Ruth. “Woman: A Spiritual Influence in the Church.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 59, No. 9 (May 5, 1969). 12–13.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “The Undisturbed World.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 63, No. 5 (May 14, 1973). 18–19.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Blessings of Motherhood.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 64, No. 4 (April 22, 1974). 8–9.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Stake Your Claim.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 71, No. 6 (May 25, 1981). 24–25.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Strange Apparel.” The Church of God Evangel Vol. 73, No. 1 (March 14, 1983). 31–32.

The Lighted Pathway

Starnes, Ruth. “Sin.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 26, No. 3 (March, 1955). 24.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Ministry of Jesus.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 26, No. 6 (June, 1955). 24.

Starnes, Ruth. “Let Us Run the Race.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 26, No. 7 (July, 1955). 15, 23.

Starnes, Ruth. “How to Live a Victorious Christian Life.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 26, No. 12 (December, 1955). 24.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Time for Decision.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 29, No. 8 (August, 1958). 15, 26.

Starnes, Ruth. “Cash in on Church.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 32, No. 10 (October, 1961). 16.

Starnes, Ruth. “Hang Out Your Light.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 34, No. 6 (June, 1963). 12, 23.

Starnes, Ruth. “A Rendezvous With Love.” The Lighted Pathway Vol. 34, No. 8 (August, 1963). 9.

Unique

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “What the Church Means to Me.” Unique Vol. 24, No. 3 (May–June, 1990). 12–13.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Abigail.” Unique Vol. 24, No. 5 (September–October, 1990). 16–17.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Rahab and the Scarlet Cord.” Unique Vol. 27, No. 5 (September–October, 1993). 14–15.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Miriam: Glimpse of Greatness.” Unique Vol. 29, No. 1 (January–February, 1995). 4–5, 14.

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “God’s Everlasting Love.” Unique Vol. 29, No. 2 (March–April, 1995). 4–5.

The Pilot

Starnes, Ruth. “One Thing is Needful.” The Pilot Vol. 6, No. 1 (Second Quarter, 1958). 18–19.

Starnes, Ruth. “Impossible Tasks.” The Pilot Vol. 6, No. 1. (Second Quarter, 1958). 23–24, 26.

Starnes, Ruth. “Our Refuge.” The Pilot Vol. 6, No. 4 (First Quarter, 1959). 13, 33.

Starnes, Ruth. “The High Cost of Being a Christian.” The Pilot Vol. 6, No. 4 (First Quarter, 1959). 14–15.

Starnes, Ruth. “Soul Winning.” The Pilot Vol. 7, No. 2 (Third Quarter, 1959). 9–11, 59.

Starnes, Ruth. “Heroes of Faith.” The Pilot Vol. 7, No. 3 (Fourth Quarter, 1959). 14–15.

Starnes, Ruth. “Steps to the Higher Life.” The Pilot Vol. 7, No. 4 (First Quarter, 1960). 10–12.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Power of the Glorified Christ.” The Pilot Vol. 8, No. 1 (Second Quarter, 1960). 11–13.

Starnes, Ruth. “Eternity.” The Pilot Vol. 8, No. 2 (Third Quarter, 1960). 28–30, 72.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Divine Call.” The Pilot Vol. 8, No. 3 (Fourth Quarter, 1960). 23–25.

Starnes, Ruth. “Forward March.” The Pilot Vol. 8, No. 4 (First Quarter, 1961). 32–34, 66.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Plain Path.” The Pilot Vol. 9, No. 1 (April-May-June, 1961). 12–15.

Starnes, Ruth. “Why Not Dance.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1964). 13–15.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Lord’s Prayer.” The Pilot (July-August-September, 1964). 22–24.

Starnes, Ruth. “Go to God’s Hilltops.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1965). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Open Doors.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1965). 36–39.

Starnes, Ruth. “Christian Soldiers.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1965). 27–29.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Effectual Prayer Life.” The Pilot (July-August-September, 1965). 14–16.

Starnes, Ruth. “Daily Victorious Living.” The Pilot (October-November-December, 1965). 8–11.

Starnes, Ruth. “Overcoming Evil.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1966). 38–40.

Starnes, Ruth. “Pilgrims of the Dawn.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1966). 25–27.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Larger Aim.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1967). 13–16.

Starnes, Ruth. “Baptism of the Holy Spirit.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1967). 23–26.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Holy Spirit Our Helper.” The Pilot (July-August-September, 1967). 30–32.

Starnes, Ruth. “Go Forth For God.” The Pilot (October-November-December, 1967). 20–22.

Starnes, Ruth. “Gates of Happiness.” The Pilot (July-August-September, 1968). 6–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “Hold Up Your Candle.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1968). 37–40.

Starnes, Ruth. “Empty Vine Christians.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1968). 2–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Scale of Values.” The Pilot (April-May-June, 1968). 38–41.

Starnes, Ruth. “Go to God’s Hilltops.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1969). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Open Doors.” The Pilot (January-February-March, 1969). 36–39.

Starnes, Ruth. “Look Inside the Husk.” The Pilot (December-January-February, 1969 – 1970). 10–13.

Starnes, Ruth. “Pilgrims of the Dawn.” The Pilot (March-April-May, 1970). 25–27.

Starnes, Ruth. “Call To Be Saints.” The Pilot (September-October-November, 1970). 12–15.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Larger Aim.” The Pilot (December-January-February, 1970–1971). 13–16.

Starnes, Ruth. “Hold Up Your Candle.” The Pilot (March-April-May, 1971). 37–40.

Starnes, Ruth. “Empty Vine Christians.” The Pilot (June-July-August, 1971). 2–5.

Starnes, Ruth. “God’s Scale of Values.” The Pilot (June-July-August), 1971). 38–41.

Starnes, Ruth. “Gates of Happiness.” The Pilot (September-October-November, 1971). 6–9.

Starnes, Ruth. “Go to God’s Hilltops.” The Pilot (March-April-May, 1972). 8–10.

Starnes, Ruth. “Open Doors.” The Pilot (March-April-May, 1972). 36–39.

Starnes, Ruth. “Christian Soldiers.” The Pilot (June-July-August, 1972). 27–29.

Starnes, Ruth. “Daily Victorious Living.” The Pilot (September-October-November, 1972). 8–11.

Starnes, Ruth. “Call To Be Saints.” The Pilot (Fall, 1979). 12–15.

South Carolina News

Starnes, Ruth. “Work Win and Worship.” South Carolina News Vol. 23, No. 9 (January, 1969). 6.

Starnes, Ruth. “Teaching Failures.” South Carolina News Vol. 24, No. 4 (August, 1969). 7.

Starnes, Ruth. “Teaching Tips.” South Carolina News Vol. 24, No. 7 (November, 1969). 10.

Starnes, Ruth. “The Charted Path.” South Carolina News Vol. 25, No. 1 (May, 1970). 7.

Other Articles

Craven, Ruth Starnes. “Let Us Worship God.” Church of God Ladies Ministries Anniversary Program (1986).

Starnes, Ruth. “Looking Back.” Prime Time Vol. 21, No. 7 (April/May). 7.