Biography
Apostle Ray Lotter is the founder of King's Tabernacle in Washington State and King's Tabernacle Hawaii. He came to salvation in Auburn, Nebraska at the age of eight and answered the call to ministry in the early 1990s, committing his life to serve the Lord wherever He would lead. For over 30 years, Apostle Ray has ministered in diverse capacities.
Early Ministry and Service
- Served as one of four head ushers in a large international healing‑crusade ministry.
- Ministered at Missouri State Maximum Security Prison (Missouri), where he led hundreds of men to salvation.
- Ministered for several years at the Peniel Homeless Mission in Connell, Washington—preaching the Gospel and witnessing the Lord perform miracles, signs, and wonders.
Significant Contributions
- Ministered for eight years at prophetic conferences across the Pacific Northwest (Idaho and Oregon) and participated in 24‑hour prophetic worship gatherings.
- Served over 20 years as prophetic counsel to Prophet Timothy Johnson.
- Served more than eight years with the Healing Rooms in Moses Lake, Washington (an affiliate of the Spokane Healing Rooms, continuing the mantle associated with John G. Lake). He led prayer teams, regularly witnessing healings, deliverances, signs, and wonders.
- Served as CEO of Kingdom Hands International, overseeing outreaches to Africa, India, Mexico, and France, supporting pastors and apostles in the work God called them to in those nations.
- For over five years met daily with a local intercessor and prophet to pray and intercede for what was on God’s heart.
- Served as a worship leader and as prophetic counsel for the Transformation House in Moses Lake, Washington, supporting men and women coming out of prison, off the streets, and from abusive relationships—helping them restore their lives and grow in Christ.
Prison Ministry and Church Planting
- Ministered in Washington State prisons for more than 12 years, during which he led over 7,500 men to the Lord and witnessed many healings, including cases where individuals expected to die were restored through prayer.
- Planted churches in Chelan, Walla Walla, and Moses Lake, Washington.
- Pastored King's Tabernacle in Moses Lake for over 12 years and served in the Moses Lake Ministerial Association for over 12 years.
- Held crusades in Chelan, Moses Lake, and Bellingham, Washington; and after relocating to Hawaii, led a crusade at the Shell in Waikiki.
Recent Years in Hawaii
- In August 2022, the Lord called Apostle Ray and Pastor Elizabeth to relocate to Hawaii and serve Him in a new capacity among a new people.
- Since arriving, Apostle Ray has participated in and started men’s groups, preached at the invitation of local pastors and leaders, led many to Christ, and baptized many.
- He has witnessed numerous salvations, deliverances, and healings in Hawaii, with the Lord drawing people into a deeper relationship with Christ and activating them in service to Him.
Ordination and Oversight
- Ordained through Trinity Evangelical Christian Ministries, King's Tabernacle Church, and the Full Gospel Fellowship of Ministers International.
- Together with Pastor Elizabeth, oversees the work of King's Tabernacle Hawaii and provides oversight to 16 ministries and churches across Washington State, Montana, and Hawaii.