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.

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