Background
Shotwell, John Ralph was born on September 30, 1926 in Brookneal, Virginia, United States. Son of John Henry and Ada Mildred (Puckett) Shotwell.
Shotwell, John Ralph was born on September 30, 1926 in Brookneal, Virginia, United States. Son of John Henry and Ada Mildred (Puckett) Shotwell.
Bachelor, University Richmond, 1946. Bachelor's Degree, Master of Divinity, Colgate Rochester Division School, 1949. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), International College, 1991.
Pastor, Union Ave Baptist Church, Paterson, New Jersey, 1949-1952;
director religious activities, U. Richmond, Virginia, 1952-1956;
senior pastor, Greece Baptist Church, Rochester, New York, 1956-1965;
senior pastor, Center Baptist Church, Hartford, Connecticut, 1965-1975;
senior pastor, Flossmoor (Illinois) Community Church, 1975-1981;
executive director, International Council Community Churches, Palos Heights, Illinois, 1981-1991;
president, International Council Community Churches, Palos Heights, Illinois, 1980-1981. Board directors United States Conference World Council Churches, New York City. Executive Committee, board directors National Council Churches, New York City.
Executive Committee member Consultation on Church Union, Princeton, 1981-1991.
President Family Service Society, Rochester, 1960-1965. Member of Rotary (president Rochester chapter 1964-1965).
Married Virginia Lambeth, June 22, 1947. Children: Donna Lynn, Jo Annual.