Chris Swanson

Chris Swanson is an experienced leader in evangelistic outreach and community development, currently serving as Senior Director at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association since February 2018, overseeing initiatives in Latin America. Prior roles include Vice President of Hispanic Initiatives and Director of Latin America Affairs at Samaritan's Purse, where Swanson also managed Operation Christmas Child across the Americas and Caribbean. With a background in church planting as a Pastor at Harvest Bible Church, and experience as a bilingual Police Chaplain for the Paso Robles Police Department, Swanson combines ministry and community service. Early career includes roles in broadcasting with Moody Broadcasting Network. Swanson holds a degree in Bible/Theology from Moody Bible Institute.