Dr. WALTER L. SWINSON
ACADEMIC DEGREES:
- Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Master of Apologetics (M.Apol.)
- Master of Christian Counseling (M.C.C.)
- Master of Theology (Th.M.)
- Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.E.)
- Ph.D. in Philosophy
- Doctor of Divinity
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:
- WA State Registered Counselor
- Certified Marriage Counselor
- WNHO Certified Counselor
- Certified Cult Exit Counselor
- Certified Educational Consultant
- Certified Private Postsecondary Educator in Christian Education
- Certified Biblical Studies Instructor
- Certified Professional Coach Life Skills Trainer
- Certified Seminar Workshop Specialist
- Certified Adult Organizational Development Specialist
- Approved Teacher for the Evangelical Training Association Program
Dr. Walter L. Swinson is the founder and president of the Christian Education Ministries and Training Programs. Dr. Swinson serves as an Associate Minister at the Open Heart Church of Philadelphia. He is also the Dean and Ordination Chairperson for Open Heart Ministries International Dr. Swinson's pastor is James Boone and his presiding Bishop is Robert Hanna. Dr. Swinson is also an licensd and ordained minister with the Fellowship of Christ International. Additionally, Dr. Swinson serves as the Pennsylvania District President of the World Natural Health Organization
Dr. Swinson is a former member of the Nation of Islam and later the Orthodox Muslim Community. He has established himself as an expert in the field of Christian Apologetics. Dr. Swinson has lectured at numerous churches and colleges such as: Temple University, Community College, Lincoln University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Swinson has written and published a number of educational manuals, many of which are used by various universities and seminaries. Some of the manuals are:
- Christian Training Manuals for Christian Workers
- Leadership Training Manual
- Theological Word Study Manual
- Book of James Commentary
- Book of Isaiah Commentary
- Book of Revelation Commentary
- Evangelism Training Manual
Some of Dr. Swinson's other notable achievements include:
- Outstanding Speaker of the Homeless Conference (Temple University, 1993)
- African American Manhood Award (Temple University, 1995)
- Teacher of the Decade (Pillar of Bethel Ministries, 1999)
- Excellence in Ministry (Christian Leadership Institute, 2001)
- Academic Honor Society of Epsilon Kappa Lambda (Saint Luke School, 2002)
- Outstanding Teaching in the Christian Disciplines of Theology, Apologetics, Homiletics, and Counseling (Word of Faith Ministries, 2003)
