James Gilbert Deitz

Background

Deitz, James Gilbert was born on December 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Purd Eugene and Thisbe Elizabeth (Shultz) Deitz.

Education

AB, Haverford College, 1950; Bachelor's Degree, Eden Theological Seminary, 1955; Master of Sacred Theology, Yale University, 1960.

Career

Pastor, Beaver United Church of Christ, Xenia, Ohio., 1955-1959; pastor, St. John United Church of Christ, Strasburg, Ohio., 1960-1964; senior pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Miamisburg, Ohio., 1964-1973; pastor, North Congressional United Church of Christ, Columbus, Ohio., 1973-1988; pastor, The Congressional United Church of Christ, Amherst, Ohio., since 1988. Moderator Ohio Conference United Church of Christ, Columbus, 1980-1981. Delegate General Synod United Church of Christ, Boston and Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1969, 71.

Board directors United Church Board for Homeland Ministries, New York City, 1969-1975.

Achievements

• James Gilbert Deitz has been listed as a noteworthy minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Crossroad, Fort Wayne, Indiana, since 1989, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio, 1976-1984. Fellow Academy Parish Clergy (president since 1991). Member Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Elizabeth May Cummings, June 16, 1951. Children: Dorothy Jane, Daniel Purd, Charles David, Ruth Ellen Thisbe.

Father:

Purd Eugene Deitz

Mother:

Thisbe Elizabeth (Shultz) Deitz

Spouse:

Elizabeth May Cummings

child:

Charles David Deitz

child:

Daniel Purd Deitz

child:

Ruth Ellen Thisbe Deitz

child:

Dorothy Jane Deitz