People in the News Jan. 5, 2023

Nelson becomes ordained Lutheran pastor

David John Nelson was ordained into the ministry of Word and Sacrament Dec. 10 at Grace Lutheran Church in Luverne.

The ordination was performed by Bishop Dee Pederson of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod. Nelson will serve Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Atwater and United Lutheran Church in Lake Lillian.

He is the son of Dale and Patti Nelson of Luverne.