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Lamech Katamba, Albert Baker Fund Africa\u00a0Programs Manager visited the ABF Office in Folsom, CA, in May and June 2025.\u00a0 During his trip he made two presentations to the ABF Board of Trustees.\u00a0 Videos of these presentations can be found below, along with 3 additional interview clips.
\nThursday evening, May 1, 2025
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Friday morning, May 2, 2025
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ABF’s Impact in Africa
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Lamech’s introduction to Christian Science
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Lamech’s first Christian Science healing
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Greetings to students attending Christian Science camps in the United States and Canada! Applications for Albert Baker Fund Scholarships can be found here: https://www.albertbakerfund.org/scholarships/
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\n\n\n", "content_text": "At a special Zoom presentation held on May 2, ABF’s CEO, Joe Ritter, gives a presentation on his recent trip to Africa where he visited six different countries. Watch the presentation replay below.\n\n ", "date_published": "2023-05-04T16:12:30-07:00", "date_modified": "2023-08-21T12:22:59-07:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Jeffrey Thompson", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/jeffreythompson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/690b0483ec0f5baf417e3ef56003539bdd569ca09cd1f81132aa739c7bae8349?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Jeffrey Thompson", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/jeffreythompson/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/690b0483ec0f5baf417e3ef56003539bdd569ca09cd1f81132aa739c7bae8349?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2023/06/abf-africa-presentation.jpg", "tags": [ "News", "Video", "Videos" ] }, { "id": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/?p=9877", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/2023/02/02/announcing-three-new-initiatives-to-support-student-success-video/", "title": "Announcing Three New Initiatives to Support Student Success (Video)", "content_html": "
At a special Zoom presentation held on January 24th, ABF announced three new initiatives to help college students achieve success. These initiatives are one-on-one mentoring with an experienced mentor in their field of study, peer-to-peer student learning communities, and professional Career-Based ABF LinkedIn Groups. Watch the presentation replay below.
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Several times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our September 23rd guest, Dan LaBar, innovative educator and community-builder.
\nConversations are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that.
\nOnce you register, you\u2019re registered for all future episodes and replays.
\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.
\n\nTopic:\u00a0 What will schools of the future look like?
\nAbout our Guest
\nDan LaBar is an experienced educator who has spent his entire career creating and leading innovative schools that meet the varied learning needs of students at all grade levels. He knows what works!
He has led K-12 personalized-learning charter schools, an award-winning college-prep high school, a K-8 Waldorf school, and a traditional district middle school. During his 23-year career Dan has served over 9,000 students and 400 teachers spanning 22 California counties.
\nDan\u2019s view of all schools is that they are vital hubs of their communities. During the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire that burned 240 square miles in Butte County, California, he collaborated with fellow educators to create the Voices Strong United Choir that brought together students from 5 local high schools. The choir performed songs of hope, healing, and resilience that supported displaced students through their recovery process. Performances were shared locally and globally. The choir was invited to perform at the music industry’s largest global trade show and was featured in the International Voices of America media outlet which is translated into 47 languages.
\nCurrently, Dan is principal of a public charter school serving four rural Northern California counties that offers an accredited personalized-learning program for students who thrive in a non-traditional setting.
\nIn his spare time, Dan serves as a University Supervisor at California State University, Chico, coaching graduate students to become future teachers. He is the founder of a local Education Foundation, has served on a local school board, and mentors new school administrators.
\nDan has a BA degree in History from Cal State University, Chico and three education credentials from the State of California. He anticipates completing his Master\u2019s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in the Spring of 2023.
\n\n", "content_text": "Registration Details\nSeveral times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our September 23rd guest, Dan LaBar, innovative educator and community-builder.\nConversations are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that.\nOnce you register, you\u2019re registered for all future episodes and replays.\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.\nRegistration Details\n\nJoin us live for Net Effect Episode 51 on Friday, September 23 at 3 pm PT.\nTopic:\u00a0 What will schools of the future look like?\nAbout our Guest\nDan LaBar is an experienced educator who has spent his entire career creating and leading innovative schools that meet the varied learning needs of students at all grade levels. He knows what works!\nHe has led K-12 personalized-learning charter schools, an award-winning college-prep high school, a K-8 Waldorf school, and a traditional district middle school. During his 23-year career Dan has served over 9,000 students and 400 teachers spanning 22 California counties.\nDan\u2019s view of all schools is that they are vital hubs of their communities. During the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire that burned 240 square miles in Butte County, California, he collaborated with fellow educators to create the Voices Strong United Choir that brought together students from 5 local high schools. The choir performed songs of hope, healing, and resilience that supported displaced students through their recovery process. Performances were shared locally and globally. The choir was invited to perform at the music industry’s largest global trade show and was featured in the International Voices of America media outlet which is translated into 47 languages.\nCurrently, Dan is principal of a public charter school serving four rural Northern California counties that offers an accredited personalized-learning program for students who thrive in a non-traditional setting.\nIn his spare time, Dan serves as a University Supervisor at California State University, Chico, coaching graduate students to become future teachers. He is the founder of a local Education Foundation, has served on a local school board, and mentors new school administrators.\nDan has a BA degree in History from Cal State University, Chico and three education credentials from the State of California. He anticipates completing his Master\u2019s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Grand Canyon University in the Spring of 2023.\nWatch Net Effect Replays", "date_published": "2022-09-16T09:35:41-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-02-24T11:27:08-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2020/04/Net_Effect_square2.jpg", "tags": [ "Career Success", "News", "Video", "Webinars" ] }, { "id": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/?p=9463", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/2022/05/11/net-effect-career-conversations-and-connections-2-2/", "title": "Friday May 20: Meet Jill Hamilton, a leader in the clean tech industry and staunch supporter of climate justice", "content_html": "
Several times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our May 20 guest, Jill Hamilton, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. and a leader in the clean tech industry.
\nConversations are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that.
\nIf you have not registered and would like to receive the edited recording register now! Once you register, you\u2019re registered for all future episodes and replays.
\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.
\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with career mentors who can help you with the next step in your career.
\n\nTopic:\u00a0 What does sustainable energy look like in the\u00a0 future?
\nAbout our Guest
\nOur featured guest is Jill Hamilton, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Strategies (SESI), Inc.\u00a0located in\u00a0Fairfax, VA. For more than 20 years, Ms. Hamilton has provided the clean tech industry with leadership on funding and public awareness. As President of SESI, she leverages alternative fuels industry funds with public and private resources for her clients, as well as manages their federal grant programs.\u00a0 She provides business plans, project management and technical support for biofuel infrastructure development, including market research, fleet analysis, equipment assessment, and fleet and retailer liaison efforts.\u00a0
Ms. Hamilton also coordinates public outreach activities to promote awareness of biofuel transportation technologies; authors alternative fuel articles, presentations and speeches; manages media and and prepares alternative fuel marketing strategies. She is a staunch supporter of climate justice.
\nMs. Hamilton attended the University of Missouri and graduated with honors from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois with a BS in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Education.\u00a0
\n\n\n", "content_text": "Registration Details\nSeveral times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our May 20 guest, Jill Hamilton, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. and a leader in the clean tech industry.\nConversations are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that.\nIf you have not registered and would like to receive the edited recording register now! Once you register, you\u2019re registered for all future episodes and replays.\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with career mentors who can help you with the next step in your career.\nRegistration Details\n\nJoin us live for Net Effect Episode 50 on Friday, May 20 at 3 pm PT.\nTopic:\u00a0 What does sustainable energy look like in the\u00a0 future?\nAbout our Guest\nOur featured guest is Jill Hamilton, President and Founder of Sustainable Energy Strategies (SESI), Inc.\u00a0located in\u00a0Fairfax, VA. For more than 20 years, Ms. Hamilton has provided the clean tech industry with leadership on funding and public awareness. As President of SESI, she leverages alternative fuels industry funds with public and private resources for her clients, as well as manages their federal grant programs.\u00a0 She provides business plans, project management and technical support for biofuel infrastructure development, including market research, fleet analysis, equipment assessment, and fleet and retailer liaison efforts.\u00a0\nMs. Hamilton also coordinates public outreach activities to promote awareness of biofuel transportation technologies; authors alternative fuel articles, presentations and speeches; manages media and and prepares alternative fuel marketing strategies. She is a staunch supporter of climate justice.\nMs. Hamilton attended the University of Missouri and graduated with honors from Principia College in Elsah, Illinois with a BS in Environmental Sciences and a minor in Education.\u00a0\n \nWatch Net Effect Replays", "date_published": "2022-05-11T18:26:44-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-02-24T11:27:08-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2020/04/Net_Effect_square2.jpg", "tags": [ "Career Success", "News", "Video", "Webinars" ] }, { "id": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/?p=8944", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/2022/01/17/net-effect-career-conversations-and-connections-2-3/", "title": "Friday, Feb. 25\u2013Meet two real estate professionals making their mark in neighborhoods and cities!", "content_html": "
Several times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our February 25 guests, Peter Fletcher, a residential real estate broker in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Greg McLane a commercial real estate developer in Dallas, Texas.\u00a0
\nEvents are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that. Once you register you will receive notification of upcoming Net Effect dates.
\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.
\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with career mentors who can help you with the next step in your career.
\n\nJoin as we speak with two real estate professionals from major market areas and ask them how real estate grounds them in their communities.
\nAbout our Guests
\nPeter Fletcher of Alameda, California, has more than 30 years experience selling residential and investment properties, and is an expert negotiator in the multiple-offer settings typical of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. He is a trained mediator and is currently enrolled in a master’s program in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace-Building. Peter graduated from Principia College with a bachelor’s degree in History. In his free time he loves being a “rock ‘n roll” DJ for parties, events, and class reunions.
Peter will be joined by Greg McLane of Dallas, Texas, a commercial real estate broker with a focus on developing and overseeing large, urban, mixed-use projects in Dallas, San Antonio, Tulsa, and Kansas City. Greg has impressive knowledge of all aspects of corporate real estate functions–from leasing office space, to appraising property, and selling surplus industrial facilities. Greg has n MBA in real estate from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Principia College. He is currently chair of the Board of Trustees for Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association.
\n\n", "content_text": "Registration Details\nSeveral times a year The Albert Baker Fund\u00a0is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our February 25 guests, Peter Fletcher, a residential real estate broker in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Greg McLane a commercial real estate developer in Dallas, Texas.\u00a0\nEvents are broadcast live on scheduled Fridays at 3 p.m. PT, through Zoom, and available for replay in our Net Effect archive after that. Once you register you will receive notification of upcoming Net Effect dates.\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with career mentors who can help you with the next step in your career.\nRegistration Details\n\nNet Effect returns this Friday, February 25 at 3 pm Pacific Time!\nJoin as we speak with two real estate professionals from major market areas and ask them how real estate grounds them in their communities.\nAbout our Guests\nPeter Fletcher of Alameda, California, has more than 30 years experience selling residential and investment properties, and is an expert negotiator in the multiple-offer settings typical of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate market. He is a trained mediator and is currently enrolled in a master’s program in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, and Peace-Building. Peter graduated from Principia College with a bachelor’s degree in History. In his free time he loves being a “rock ‘n roll” DJ for parties, events, and class reunions.\nPeter will be joined by Greg McLane of Dallas, Texas, a commercial real estate broker with a focus on developing and overseeing large, urban, mixed-use projects in Dallas, San Antonio, Tulsa, and Kansas City. Greg has impressive knowledge of all aspects of corporate real estate functions–from leasing office space, to appraising property, and selling surplus industrial facilities. Greg has n MBA in real estate from Southern Methodist University and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Principia College. He is currently chair of the Board of Trustees for Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association.\nWatch Net Effect Replays", "date_published": "2022-01-17T17:41:47-08:00", "date_modified": "2026-02-24T11:27:08-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2020/04/Net_Effect_square2.jpg", "tags": [ "Career Success", "News", "Video", "Webinars" ] }, { "id": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/?p=8788", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/2021/04/01/net-effect-career-conversations-and-connections-3/", "title": "Friday, August 13\u2013Meet Trudy Palmer, Deputy Daily Editor for The Christian Science Monitor", "content_html": "
Every other week, ABF Career Alliance is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, our guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our August 13 guest, Trudy Palmer.
\nEvents are available live, monthly, on Fridays at 3 p.m. PDT, through Zoom, and available for replay on our YouTube channel after that. Once you register you will receive notification of upcoming Net Effect dates.
\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.
\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with questions that can help you with the next step in your career.
\n\n\nAbout our Guest
\nTrudy Palmer is a deputy editor for the Monitor Daily. After earning her Ph.D. in English and American literature at Stanford University, she pursued a wide-ranging career built around a love of words. She has taught American and African American literature at Tufts University and the University of Pittsburgh; edited a scholarly book on the blues; worked as a senior staff editor for the Christian Science religious publications; and, just before joining the Monitor, served as editorial director in the Marketing Department at Principia. In addition to her work as deputy Daily editor, she oversees the Monitor\u2019s commentary section.
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\n\n", "content_text": "Registration Details\nEvery other week, ABF Career Alliance is bringing you conversations with valued members of our community. In each session, our guests share impactful events from their own education and careers, and how they are in turn making a positive impact in the world. Through Net Effect conversations our guests offer insights that you can apply to your career right now. Scroll down to learn about our August 13 guest, Trudy Palmer.\nEvents are available live, monthly, on Fridays at 3 p.m. PDT, through Zoom, and available for replay on our YouTube channel after that. Once you register you will receive notification of upcoming Net Effect dates.\nWe are excited to bring these conversations straight to you, to keep you inspired and driven. Since launching the Net Effect in April 2020, we\u2019ve sat down with artists, activists, educators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, authors, and more.\nWe also offer direct access to our guests through the ABF Career Alliance, giving you the ability to connect one-to-one with questions that can help you with the next step in your career.\nRegistration Details\n\nNet Effect Career Conversation is Friday, August 13 at 3 pm Pacific Time\nWe’ll be talking with Trudy Palmer, Ph.D, Educator, Administrator, and Editor of the Daily Edition of The Christian Science Monitor\nAbout our Guest\nTrudy Palmer is a deputy editor for the Monitor Daily. After earning her Ph.D. in English and American literature at Stanford University, she pursued a wide-ranging career built around a love of words. She has taught American and African American literature at Tufts University and the University of Pittsburgh; edited a scholarly book on the blues; worked as a senior staff editor for the Christian Science religious publications; and, just before joining the Monitor, served as editorial director in the Marketing Department at Principia. In addition to her work as deputy Daily editor, she oversees the Monitor\u2019s commentary section.\n\n \nWatch Net Effect Replays", "date_published": "2021-04-01T11:07:43-07:00", "date_modified": "2026-02-24T11:27:08-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2020/04/Net_Effect_square2.jpg", "tags": [ "Career Success", "News", "Video", "Webinars" ] }, { "id": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/?p=8316", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/2020/11/10/meet-our-brotherly-love-students-and-hear-their-stories-webinar-replay/", "title": "Webinar Replay \u2013 Meet our Brotherly Love Students and Hear Their Stories", "content_html": "\n
Meet three students who were able to stay in school this year because of an Albert Baker Brotherly Love scholarship–Brittany Barthelmess, Josh Aleman, and Zach Schueller. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fund– your gifts have truly made a difference for young Christian Scientists!
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\n\n", "content_text": "ABF students in Africa speak from the heart about their faith. Love for Christian Science and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, truly reaches around the world!\u00a0 (Filmed on location in Kenya and Tanzania in 2011.)", "date_published": "2012-01-26T12:47:35-08:00", "date_modified": "2026-02-24T11:27:09-08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Gabriel Serafini", "url": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/author/admin/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/24bddbb394eff14300a8d1b157a5407e4c7c907bc3c74f4f50f8313e8ef70c0f?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.albertbakerfund.org/files/2012/11/0.jpg", "tags": [ "International News", "News", "Video" ], "summary": "ABF students in Africa speak from the heart about their faith. Love for Christian Science and its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, truly reaches around the world!\u00a0 (Filmed on location in Kenya and Tanzania in 2011.)" } ] }