In 1977, a year before Benjamin Roden died, Lois said she had received a vision of the Holy Spirit, describing it as "a silver angel, shimmering in the night.

Shekinah magazine contained Lois' commentaries as well as reprints of news articles and excerpts of publications from a variety of Christian, Jewish, and other sources which addressed women's place in the world of religion.

[citation needed] From 1977 until the death of her husband Benjamin in 1978, she was co-president of the Branch Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Church along with him.

When Benjamin Roden died, Lois remained as the sole lawful president until her death from breast cancer in 1986.

Both challengers drew away supporters from the congregation, scaring away others by their reliance on the force of arms to further their aims.