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Swalm, E.J. (Ernest John), 1897-1991
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1897-1991
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Minister, bishop, evangelist and peace advocate in the Brethren in Christ Church (Tunker), was born 24 February 1897, near Duntroon, Ontario, Canada, to Isaac and Mary Alice Sammon. On 21 January 1920, he married Maggie Steckley, born 6 March 1895. They had three daughters and one son. When, as a conscientious objector, he refused to enlist and was imprisoned. He experienced verbal and even physical abuse at the hands of military officials. The intervention of Samuel F. Coffman and other Mennonite leaders resulted in his parole in July 1918. These experiences would instill in Swalm a life-long commitment to the doctrine of nonresistance, and engender deep friendships within Mennonite circles. From 1940 to 1965 he served as chairman of the Peace, Relief, and Service Committee, among other boards and committees. He helped found Ontario Bible College (later Niagara Christian College) in 1931, and chaired its board for 15 years. He was moderator of the General Conference nine times, and delivered the conference sermon twice.
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Manzullo-Thomas, Devin C. and Lucille Marr. "Swalm, Ernest J. (1897-1991)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. April 2013