Barry Swanson
American Salvation Army clergy
About Barry Swanson
Born 1950. Barry Swanson is an American.
Commissioner Barry C. Swanson (born April 22, 1950) is an American Salvation Army Officer who was commissioned as an Officer in The Salvation Army on June 11, 1978
On 31 July 2013, Swanson was nominated as a candidate for the 20th general of the Salvation Army, but he lost the election to General Andre Cox.
Appointments
USA Central Territory
Corps (June 1977), DHQ (June 1990), Corps (July 1992), DHQ (June 1994) Divisional Commander (August 1995) Territorial Secretary for Programme (July 1999) Chief Secretary (April 2003)
USA National Headquarters
National Chief Secretary (July 2006)
International Headquarters
International Secretary for Americas & Caribbean (July 2007)
USA Central Territory
Territorial Commander (October 2008)
International Headquarters
Chief of the Staff (May 2010)
USA Eastern Territory
Territorial Commander (February 2013)
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Barry Swanson's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Barry Swanson?
American Salvation Army clergy
When was Barry Swanson born?
Barry Swanson was born on 4 April 1950 in Chicago.
What nationality is Barry Swanson?
Barry Swanson is American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barry Swanson. https://biography.guide/barry-swanson/
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