Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) In telling his riches to rags story at the 39th annual Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast on Good Friday morning, motivational speaker EJ Swanson gave numerous examples of just how rich he was.
Swanson told the crowd of about 1,500 people at the Ramkota that instead of getting $20 in allowance from his father, he would get $2500. His first car was a red Ferrari. He showed slides of his lifestyle. Swanson was a guy who had everything until he lost it all. He says that no matter how much you have, life is meaningless without Jesus Christ.
Mayor Mike Huether also spoke at the prayer breakfast, asking the crowd to imagine how all the faith and energy in the room could help transform society for the better.
Organizers say the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast is one of the largest such events in the country.