Rev. John Bortulin elected as WELS’ new second vice president

On Tuesday afternoon synod convention delegates elected Rev. John Bortulin to be WELS’ new second vice president. Bortulin, a pastor at St. John, Mukwonago, Wis., accepted this call after taking some time to consider it.

The WELS Bylaws note that the responsibilities of the second vice president include assisting the WELS president and first vice president, serving on the Conference of Presidents, and acting as WELS’ corporate secretary. WELS’ second vice presidency is a part-time position, and Bortulin will continue to serve in his current position at St. John.

Bortulin’s term of office will be two years to finish the four-year term vacated by Rev. Joel Voss’ election as first vice president. Bortulin may be nominated and reelected to serve in future years.