John Swafford, MBA

Director, Foundation Giving and Development
864.977.7014
john.swafford@ngu.edu
Unit: Advancement and University Engagement
Location: Tigerville

"Obey God and leave the consequences to Him." - Charles Stanley

Teaching & Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Union University
Jackson, Tennessee
1993

Master of Arts in Religious Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Cordova, Tennessee
1996

Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
2005
Professional Experience
- Director of Finance, Bellevue Baptist Church (TN), 2006-2008
- Director of Ministry Relations, The Encouraging Word, 2009-2019
- Associate Church Administrator, First Baptist Spartanburg, 2019-2025
My Story

I was raised in Tennessee, and our family has been in South Carolina since 2009. My wife, Jennifer, and I have been married since 1997 and have 3 children – Grant, Caleb and Bella.

North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.