Pastor Swift holds a Masters in Theology from the Ecumenical Institute of Saint Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore, Maryland. Ron received training as a lay caregiver at the Center for Loss and Life Transition under the direction of Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt and participated as a volunteer in the educational program offered by Olivia’s House in York, Pennsylvania for children and teens and their parents suffering the grief and loss resulting from the death of a loved one.  Ron also attended trainings offered by Dr. Larry Crabb through the School of Spiritual Direction. Ron has acted as a retreat organizer, camp dean and teacher at both the local church and conference levels. Ron and his wife, Carol, reside in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania.

Chairman Pastor Staff Relations committee and Member Finance Committee

Member of Pastor/Staff Relations Committee and Finance Committee Member and Church Organist

Member of Committee on Lay Leadership (Nominations) and Lay Delegate to Annual Conference -

Member of Administrative Council, Communications Manager and webmaster for this site

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Finance Committee Chairperson, Weekly Bulletin Author and Choir Director (717) 428-1410

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Finance Committee Member, Trustee, Lay Leader, Alternate Lay Member to Annual Conference and Member of Pastor/Staff Relations Committee

Administrative Council and Finance Committee Member, and Children's Church Coordinator

Resident Certified Lay Speaker