Background
DeMoss, Lynn Allyn was born on December 25, 1934 in Wabash, Indiana, United States.
DeMoss, Lynn Allyn was born on December 25, 1934 in Wabash, Indiana, United States.
AB, University of Michigan, 1956; Master of Divinity, Garrett Evangelical, 1963; Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Adrian College, 1982.
Missionary, The Methodist Church, Belgian Congo, Africa, 1957-1960;
pastor churches, Wisconsin and Michigan, since 1960;
senior pastor, 1st United Methodist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, since 1988;
secretary, treasurer, Blodgett Press, Grand Rapids, since 1978. President Methodist Foundation of Michigan. Trustee Adrian (Michigan) College, since 1981.
Chairperson New Church Commission, West Michigan Conference, since 1982. Visiting instructor Kimbulu-Kayeke Seminary, Mulungwishi, Zaire, 1982.
Chairperson School District Excellence Committee, Muskegon, 1985-1986, County Youth Center Study Committee, 1986-1987. Member Rotary.
Daughter of Lowell H. and Helen (McCarty) democratic. Married Lois Likes, July 23, 1960. Children: Jeffrey, Jennifer.