[2] Following graduation from high school, he attended University of Ottawa, where he earned his Bachelor of Social Sciences degree in 1990.
In 2000, Bott also became a liturgical writer, publishing articles, prayers and liturgy in a variety of Christian publications.
Bott was nominated to be moderator in 2018, and at the 43rd General Council of the church in Oshawa, Ontario, he was elected after five ballots.
"[5] As all moderators since 1994, Bott was due to serve for three years until his successor was chosen at the 44th General Council of the United Church in August 2021.
However due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the General Council was postponed a year, and Bott's term was subsequently extended until then.