Pastor Swinney accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in the mid-nineteen seventies. Later, he was called into the ministry as Pastor and Founder of Outreach Christian Center (OCC). Pastor Swinney holds a Doctor of Divinity Degree from Omega Bible Institute and Seminary, an Associate Diploma in Bible Studies and an International Multi-Denominational Certificate in Studies in Biblical Counseling from Grace Bible College. He received Credentials of Minister from the Universal Life Church, Inc. and Ordination through The Living Word, Inc.

Pastor Swinney has been a compelling leader and pastor in the ministry of the gospel of Jesus Christ since 1982. He has acquired over twenty-five years of dedication, spiritual leadership, and pastoral duties in shepherding the souls of the people. His subservient obedience to the holy calling includes worship among a congregation of over 600 members and several ministerial corporations, which systematically fulfill the vision God placed in his heart. Fulfilling the needs of the whole man, the whole woman, the whole family; spiritually, mentally, socially, and physically, whereby a symposium of true worship is displayed.

Pastor Swinney, through God's divine power and wisdom, began fulfilling God's vision for the church encompassing such duties as: Pastor and teacher, conference speaker, family and marriage counselor, overseer of the music ministry, and authorized chaplain for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

He has written numerous papers for seminars, workshops and leadership classes, including an article for "The Washington Times" and is frequently invited to speak at various church programs, schools, retreats, and conferences. Pastor Swinney's unique and powerful teaching techniques continue to capture all hearts, as the Word is easily understood from the youngest to the oldest listener. He has authored hundreds of lessons, books and papers on the authority of the believer such as "The Leadership Workshop", "How to Witness Without Ulcers", and "Thorns of Grace" including his published work titled the "Marriage Survival Pack" revealing eye-opening marriage building techniques using over forty years of marital experience and knowledge.

Performing as the entire band for the praise service in the church's early beginnings, Pastor Swinney continues to utilize his musical gifts in the worship services and also during various church programs. Pastor Swinney is surrounded with the love and support of his entire family: his wife, two daughters, and son all work full time in the ministry with Outreach Christian Center Academy and Dimensions Foundation Center.