David Swartling was elected ELCA secretary on the fifth ballot by a vote of 611 votes, receiving congratulations from his future colleagues in ministry, on Saturday on Navy Pier playing the beautiful instruments.
Bishop Hanson celebrating the new elected Secretary David Swartling at Plenary 10.
David and Barbara Swartling following his election as ELCA secretary, join Bishop Hanson and Rev. Lowell G. Almen, ELCA secretary for prayer.
