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David Swisher, M.S.
Education
- MS, Instructional Design & Technology, Emporia State University
- Certificate, Practical Theology (Missions & Ministry), Emmaus Road Ministry School
- BA, Christian Ministries (Preaching & Pastoral Ministry), Southwest Baptist University
Professional Background
- Learning Management Systems Coordinator, Tabor College – Wichita [current position]
- Instructional Technology Coordinator, Kansas State University – Salina (2003-2010)
- Graphic Designer, Program Marketing & Development, Kansas State University – Manhattan (2001-2003)
- Ordained minister – Kansas District of the Wesleyan Church (since 1996), previously Church of God – Anderson
- 24 years of cross-denominational ministry experience in a wide variety of contexts (church planter; pastor, associate pastor, & co-pastor; summer missionary; and innovation/technology consultant)
- Research Assistant under oft-quoted statistician & author Dr. John N. Vaughan, MegaChurch Research Center & Church Growth Today (1992-1994)
Recognitions & Awards
- “Timothy Award for Pastoral Excellence” (Pastor of the Year) 2009 – Kansas District of the Wesleyan Church
- Featured in Conrad, C. (2010). Your Church Can Win. Evangelism & Church Growth, The Wesleyan Church (Indianapolis, IN). Introductory example in final chapter on “Life Change Stories” (pp. 79-80) as well as on the
E&CG department’s accompanying website
- Featured numerous times in District Wesleyan materials as leader in evangelism and missional church activity – example: Barns, ‘Burbs, & Boulevards
Courses Taught
Publications
- Swisher, D. (2012). Evangelizing Post-Moderns: A Celtic Model. Wesleyan Theological Journal (47) 2. San Diego, CA: Wesleyan Theological Society. [author]
- Kendall, G. & J. Davey (2004). Path to Power: The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Fully-Devoted Follower of Christ, 2nd Ed (also 1st Ed., 2001). Topeka, KS: Lasting Impressions/Morris Publishing. [editor & publisher]
- Swisher, D. (1999). Praying in the Will of God (booklet). Olathe, KS: Lasting Impressions. [author]
- Hall, D. (1997). A Treasure Worth the Effort. Euless, TX: Successful Christian Living Ministries. [editor & ghostwriter]
- Swisher, D. (1994). The Evening Light: God’s Restoration of the New Testament Church. Bolivar, MO: Lasting Impressions. [author]
- Vaughan, J. N. (1993). Megachurches & America’s Cities: How Churches Grow. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House. [research contributor]
- Swisher, D. (1992). Keys to Successful Time Management. Nashville, TN: Brentwood Christian Press. [author]
Service
- Technical Arts Team (Video Production) – Newspring Church (Wichita, KS) [current]
- Youth Sunday School teacher, Adult Discipleship instructor, & Cafe B12 Worship Team – Trinity Heights United Methodist Church (Newton, KS) [recent]
- Evangelism trainer and missions/outreach participant, worship team (occasional), seasonal orchestra – Hutchinson Wesleyan Church (Hutchinson, KS). [recent]
- Organized, co-led, & promoted multi-church outreach to Hispanic area of Wichita, canvassing neighborhoods in preparation for public launch of Iglesia Luz y Vida [September 2009].
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