Abstract
Reverend John Lentz, pastor at Forest Hill Church, talks about the history of the church and its place in the community. He begins by giving his background and the path he took to get to the church. He then goes into the early history of the church and how it began on Radnor Road in Cleveland Heights. He also talks about previous pastors and their legacies. His discussion of Reverend Ned Edwards leads into a conversation about the activist postions the church took throughout the 1960s into the present day. Reverend Lentz spends a great deal of time talking about the various outreach programs that the church has, and how they continue to expand their role in the community. He concludes with a humorous mention of the church's softball team.
Creator
Lentz, John C. (interviewee)
Creator
Fearing, Heidi (interviewer)
Project
Cleveland Heights
Date
6-11-2012
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
38 minutes
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Recommended Citation
"John C. Lentz Interview, 11 June 2012" (2012). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 911076.
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