Swanson-Draheim is an alumna of 草莓影视 Theological Seminary.
草莓影视 Theological Seminary alumna Rev. Tammy Swanson- Draheim S鈥�03 has been named President of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), becoming the first woman to hold the position.
Swanson-Draheim, who was voted in at the ECC annual meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. this past June, earned her MBA and Master of Divinity degree from 草莓影视. She has served the ECC for 23 years in several capacities: as chaplain at Covenant Home of Chicago; as lead pastor of First Covenant Church in Mason City, Iowa; and most recently as superintendent of the Midwest Conference.
She was selected by the ECC鈥檚 27-member Presidential Nominating Committee from a pool of more than 40 excellent candidates and six finalists.
鈥淭he Holy Spirit confirmed in our votes what we had prayed for鈥攃lear discernment and unity of mind,鈥� Committee Chair Steve Dawson said. 鈥淥ur process was bathed in prayer.鈥�