Role
During the 1970s, Jentzsch became the public relations director of the Church's later-notorious Guardian's Office, serving as the Church's chief press spokesman. He has continued in this role since his promotion to the post of President of the Church of Scientology International; in January 1986 it fell to him to inform the press of the death of L. Ron Hubbard. He has often appeared in newspaper interviews, aggressively defending the church on several occasions.
Despite his media prominence, Jentzsch has often been referred to as a titular president. Described as "the leading spokesperson for the Church of Scientology International" in Church publications, Jentzsch is thought to have little actual power. Jentzch's rank in the Scientology's elite Sea Organization is only that of Lieutenant, whereas RTC chairman David Miscavige holds the rank of Captain. Miscavige is widely regarded as the leader of Scientology, and is officially referred to as the "ultimate ecclesiastical authority" on Scientology.
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