Denton Lotz

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Denton Lotz
Born(1939-01-18)January 18, 1939
U.S.
DiedApril 23, 2019(2019-04-23) (aged 80)
Occupation(s)Pastor, General secretary of the Baptist World Alliance

Denton Lotz (January 18, 1939 – April 23, 2019) was the general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance from 1988 to 2007 and the senior pastor of Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston from 2007 to 2017.

Biography

Lotz held a bachelor of sacred theology degree from Harvard Divinity School and a doctor of theology degree from the University of Hamburg.[1][2] He was married to Janice Lotz.[3]

Ministry

In 1988, he became the general secretary of the Baptist World Alliance until 2007.[4] In 2007, he became the senior pastor of Tremont Temple Baptist Church in Boston until 2017.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Baptist leader will speak at lecture series". The Dispatch. February 28, 2004. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  2. ^ "'Thanks Lotz,' say global Baptists, Billy Graham to retiring BWA head". Baptist News Global. March 4, 2007. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  3. ISSN 0020-8582
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  4. ^ "Denton Lotz, former BWA general secretary, dies". Baptist Press. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  5. ^ Nicas, Jack (July 11, 2010). "Behind bars, convict's spirit is free". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 15, 2015.