Dennis Swanberg
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Dennis Swanberg (AKA "The Swan" or "Swanny") is an American evangelical pastor-turned-comedian who travels around America performing stand-up comedy with a Christian message. Known by many as “America’s Minister of Encouragement”, Dennis Swanberg's act consists of impersonations of people such as Billy Graham, Jimmy Stewart, and Barney Fife (Don Knotts), as well as humorous stories, followed by an encouraging message at the end of each performance.
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[edit] Personal Information
[edit] Biography
Dennis Swanberg was raised in Austin, Texas in a "mostly blue-collar, but sometimes ring-around-the-collar"[1] family in the fifties. Growing up in the fifties, he early on nailed an impersonation of his television hero, Barney Fife of the Andy Griffith Show. He was an incorrigible class clown in high school, but in college at Baylor he felt the Lord was calling him to a special kind of ministry. He now travels to churches, seminars and gatherings all over the nation to deliver his unique presentation of humorous impersonations and stories mixed with spiritually uplifting messages. For several years, "The Swan" has been the host of his own television show, Swan's Place, a variety talk show that features Christian singing groups and comedians, which is viewed by over one million households.[2]
[edit] Family
- Wife: Lauree Alica
- Sons: Chad Dennison, Dustin "Dusty" Wayne
[edit] Education
- Doctor of Ministry, 1986, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
- Master of Divinity, 1980, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX
- B.A. Greek & Religion, 1976, Baylor University, Waco, TX
- John H. Reagan High School, 1972, Austin, TX
[edit] Media
[edit] Publications
- Is Your Love Tank Full - Howard Publishing
- Swan's Soup & Salad - Howard Publishing
- Why A.D.H.D. doesn't mean Disaster - Focus on the Family Publishing
[edit] Videos
- Back-to-Back with Laughter
- Loosen Up
- Laugh & Live
- Is Your Love Tank Full?
- Laughter from the Rafters
- Christmas with the Swan
- Planting Shade Trees
- Smilin' with the Saints
- Life on the Lighter Side
- The Best of Swan's Place
- A View from the Blimp
- Baseball, Buffets & A Barrell of Laughs
[edit] Television
- The Dennis Swanberg Show - TBN - Saturday - 2:30 PM CST
- Swan's Place - FamNet Affiliates
