Companies and Clients
“Having the opportunity to spend 6 weeks studying and conversing on Leadership with Steve was one of the highlights of 2012 for me. His natural ability to relate to people, the organization and level of preparedness that he brought to each session made it a meaningful and enjoyable experience. I found the material to be easily applicable to my personal and professional life and something that I could begin utilizing immediately. The hour was never long enough, however, as we could have easily spent three times that amount of time engaged in enlightening discussion. I came away from this experience considering Steve a mentor and friend and look forward to additional opportunities to study with him” — Dr. Chris Mattingly (Mattingly and Howell, Orthodontics, Louisville)
Delta Airlines:“The 5 weeks our team spent with Dr. McSwain were powerful. It was a forum for both growth and development as leaders. The training was superb, both in content and presentation. Dr. McSwain used his years of experience, combined with his humor to impart key leadership strategies…I give his leadership seminar my highest recommendation. It is a class all current and aspiring leaders should attend, an investment that will surely net results” – Michael C. Rhodus, (Delta Airlines Manager www.Delta.com)
“Examining the Maxwell leadership principles under the guidance of Dr. McSwain provided many new leadership lessons for me born of the extensive leadership experience of both Maxwell and McSwain. Steve is always so entertaining and an affable presenter. He creates such an enjoyable learning environment.” — Charles Logsdon, (Retired General Electric Executive)
“We’d like to invite you to come and teach again at the University of Kentucky. I know you said your speaking schedule in the fall would make it difficult, but can you work it in for the spring? Our students loved you, by the way. Your teaching evaluations were awesome!!”–Dr. Jami Warren, Phd (Lecturer and Asst. Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Communication, University of Kentucky).
“Steve McSwain’s leadership training course gave me many tools to use in my position as Mayor. In addition, Steve’s books were both motivational and insightful. They helped give me a clearer understanding of the struggles I have had in my spiritual journey and how many of the beliefs I had been taught may have actually hindered my spiritual growth. Thank you Steve for all your awesome words of wisdom that have helped me to grow professionally, personally and spiritually. — Rhonda Hagan (Mayor, Bloomfield, KY)
“Having grown up in a conservative Christian church, later serving as a missionary for 12 years in Latin America with a non-denominational campus ministry, I needed someone to help me sort out my spiritual experience theologically. I hired Steve to coach me through the process of looking at my faith objectively and making sense of who I am now, a more open and accepting follower of Christ, determined to love God, my neighbor, and myself” — Elaine White, (Christian Leader, Houston)
Faith-Based Organizations
Dr. McSwain’s coaching experience reaches across all denominational lines. Here’s a sampling of church and parish clients. For a more complete reference list, see the bottom of this page:
“Steve is a solid voice for the future of faith during this time of religious transformation. He brings a message of inclusiveness that is appealing to many faith traditions and has long been part of Unity. I was amazed at the people who visited our church the day he spoke…He was a delight to have as a guest speaker. I highly recommend Steve and his book, The Enoch Factor” – Rev. Sydney Magill-Lindquist (Minister and CEO Unity of Gainesville Church). www.unityofgainesville.org
St. John Parish – St. John, IN
RAISED: $9,000,000
www.stjohnparish.org
“Without Steve’s direction, enthusiasm, and flexibility we would not have been as successful. He was very efficient in managing the process and followed through thoroughly. He was always accessible and made sure our needs were met. His efforts…enabled my parishioners to experience spiritual growth and raise over $9 million dollars in pledges through this process. We definitely have chosen the right stewardship firm to conduct our campaign.”
– Fr. Sammie Maletta, Priest from St. John Parish
First Baptist Church – Tulsa, OK
RAISED OVER $3,911,874
www.tulsafbc.org/
“It is my honor to write this letter of recommendation for Steve McSwain. From the first time I met him until our final meeting, Steve showed great professionalism as well as great knowledge in this area of expertise. Without reservation I would commend him to any church considering their annual and capital needs. Even through the difficult financial times, Steve was always clear headed and gave wise counsel. He was careful to note any concerns I had and was willing to adapt his own style to my personal comfort level.”
– Dr. Deron Spoo, Pastor from FBC Tulsa
Immaculate Heart of Mary – Atlanta, GA
RAISED $3,474,566
www.ihmatlanta.org
“… our campaign has been a miraculous success … due in large part to Steve’s competency and leadership skills.”
– Rev. James Schillinger, S.T.L.
Westminister Presbyterian – Alexandria, VA
RAISED $2,250,814 www.wpc-alex.org 
“We’ve done two campaigns under the leadership of Dr. McSwain. Having just completed our second, we raised $2,250,814 to retire our remaining debt. What’s remarkable is our debt reduction campaign raised as much as our first campaign. Add to this the fact that on our First Fruits Sunday, we raised nearly $400,000 in cash, the largest one-day offering in our church’s history.”
– Dr. Larry R. Hayward, Westminster Presbyterian Church
A Few of those Places Served by Dr. McSwain…
- Unity of Gainesville, Gainesville, Ga
- Fountain Ave. United Methodist, Paducah, KY
- St. Francis Solanus Catholic, Quincy, IL
- Episcopal Church of the Advent, Louisville, KY
- South Jacksonville Presbyterian, Jacksonville, FL
- Unity of Gainesville, GA, Gainesville, GA
- First Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK
- St. Michael Catholic Church, Louisville, KY
- Carmel United Methodist, Carmel, IN
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic, Santa Clarita, CA
- St. Paul Catholic, Colorado Springs, CO – (2 Programs)
- First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK
- St. Thomas More Catholic, Sarasota, FL – (3 Programs)
- Holy Trinity Lutheran, Dubuque, IA – (2 Programs)
- Unity of Middletown, Middletown, KY
- First Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA
- First United Methodist, Elgin, IL
- Keynote Speaker – Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic, Newton, IL
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Punta Gorda, FL
- Agape Baptist Church, Ft. Worth, TX
- First Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, AL – (2 Programs)
- Church of St. Patrick Catholic, Sarasota, FL – (2 Programs)
- St. Thomas More Catholic, Sarasota, FL – (3 Programs)
- First Baptist Church, Lenoir City, TN – (2 Programs)
- All Saints Catholic Church, Logansport, IL
- Oak Hill Presbyterian, Akron, OH
- St. John the Evangelist Catholic, St. John, IN
- First Lutheran Church, Dekalb, IL
- Lexington Ave. Baptist Church, Danville, KY
- First United Methodist, Huntsville, AL
- St. Peter and Paul Catholic, Collinsville, IL (2 Programs)
- First Baptist Church, Burlington, NC
- Elkins Lake Baptist Church, Huntsville, TX
- United Methodist Church, Whitefish Bay, WI
- Deermeadows Baptist, Jacksonville, FL
- Keynote Speaker – St. Mary Catholic, White Bear Lake, MN
- Shrine of St. Ann Catholic, Arvada, CO
- First Baptist Church, Fairhope, AL
- St. Patrick Catholic, Jacksonville, FL
- Grace Lutheran Church, Huntsville, AL
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, Athens, GA
- First Baptist Church, Wilson, NC
- Light of the World Catholic, Littleton, CO
- Centerpointe Community Church, Orlando, FL
- Waterloo Road Baptist, Edmond, OK
- Beach United Methodist, Jacksonville, FL – (2 Programs)
- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic, Newton, IL
- First United Methodist, Springfield, IL
- Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville, LA
- San Antonio Catholic Church, Port Charlotte, FL
- First Baptist Church, Wilson, NC
- Holy Family Catholic, Denver, CO
- Keynote Speaker – St. Mary Catholic, Derby, KS
- Westminster Presbyterian, Alexandria, VA – (2 Programs)
- First United Methodist Church, Alabaster, AL
- Mary, Queen of Heaven Catholic, Jacksonville, FL
- Immaculate Conception Catholic, Mattoon, IL
- Christ the King Lutheran, New Brighton, MN
- Prince of Peace Catholic, Buford, GA
- St. Paul United Methodist, Louisville, KY
- Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Crown Point, IN
- St. Agnes Catholic Church, Naples, FL
- First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, NC
- First United Methodist, Crossville, TN – (2 Programs)
- St. Luke Lutheran Church, Itasca, IL
- Burlington Baptist Church, Burlington, KY
- Holy Trinity Lutheran, Akron, OH
- United Methodist, Commerce Township, MI
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church, LaPorte, IN
- Church of St. Patrick, Sarasota, FL – (2 Programs)
- Jefferson Church of Christ, Rural Hall, NC
- St. Leo Catholic, Bonita Springs, FL
- First United Methodist, Marion, IA – (3 Programs)
- Lutheran Church of God’s Love, Newtown, PA
- St. John Catholic Parish, Fenton, MI
- St. John the Evangelist Parish, Naples, FL
- First Baptist Church, Corsicana, TX
- Christ United Methodist, Davenport, IA
- St. Mary Catholic Church, Buffalo, NY
- Old Bethel United Methodist, Indianapolis, IN
- Center Pointe Community, Orlando, FL
- Asbury United Methodist, Prairie Village, KS
- St. John Evangelical Lutheran, West Bend, WI
- Providence Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC
- Kavanaugh United Methodist, Greenville, TX
- St. William Catholic Parish, Naples, FL
- Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, Atlanta, GA – (2 Programs)
- Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prairie, MO
- Wake Forest Baptist, Wake Forest, NC
- St. Bernadette Catholic, Parlin, NJ
- St. Joan of Arc Catholic, Kokomo, IN
- Carlisle Evangelical Free Church, Carlisle, PA (2 Programs)
- First Church of the Nazarene, Bradenton, FL
- First Baptist Church, Plant City, FL
- St. Matthews United Methodist, Louisville, KY
- Lawndale Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC
- St. Charles Borromeo Catholic, Port Charlotte, FL
- St. Joseph Catholic Church, Athens, GA
- St. Leo Catholic Church, Bonita Springs, FL