ADVIP Member Directory Listed by Country
ADVIP members include researchers with an expertise in the field of partner and family abuse, or provide direct intervention services to perpetrators and have indicated a commitment to evidence-based practice. Both members and non-members can view the membership directory. Individuals with a Full Membership to ADVIP can write posts to our blog pages and enjoy other benefits not available to individuals with a Limited Membership. To become a member, or to upgrade membership from Limited Member to Full Member, go to the JOIN ADVIP link on the home page.
Some ADVIP members have organized into local chapters. Local chapters allow members to meet face-to-face, or through Skype or other electronic forums, to network and advance evidence-based practice in their local communities. A list of local chapters can be found on this page.
On this page you will see the Master List of all members organized by world region and country. Click on a member’s name to view their full profile page containing information about their location, background, training, intervention services and research interests. In the member’s profile page, you can click on the country, state, province or city to view all other members in those categories.
Click here for the Master List of all members, in alphabetical order, with additional search options.
MASTER LIST OF MEMBERS BY REGION AND COUNTRY
NORTH AMERICA
CANADA
MEXICO
UNITED STATES
Spencer Swain (North Carolina, United States) Provider
Professional Background
Erskine Theological Seminary (M. Div./Concentration in Counseling |
2004 – 2007 |
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC B.A. Bus. Administration |
1988 – 1992 |
German Reformation / Foster Home Lecture & Tour in Germany |
2012 |
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE, South and North Carolina |
Lead Pastor, Grace Lower Stone Church (285 members) |
2008 – 2014 |
Student Pastor, The Bridge (190 members) |
2007 – 2008 |
Director of Students, Greenwood First ARP (160 members) |
2004 – 2007 |
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE |
Owner, Paradise Franchises |
2001 – 2003 |
Marketing Associate, Sysco Food Services of Atlanta |
1997 – 2001 |
Director of Operations, Southern Amusements |
1992 – 1997 |
VOLUNTEER/COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION |
Board of Camp Epworth, SC, Summer Camp for foster kids, Member |
2001 – 2011 |
Rotary Club, Greenwood, SC, Member |
2003 – 2007 |
Outreach Committees Chairperson |
2004 – 2014 |
Local and Abroad Missions Chairperson |
2005 – 2014 |
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to protect the welfare of those experiencing crisis in the community as evidenced by 10 years of progressively responsible leadership roles. Initiated efforts to address these issues by entering the ministry, fundraising, leadership development and crisis management/prevention to over 1000 business owners, retirees, students, families and children. Coached and mentored future leaders, managed fundraising campaigns with 40-65% participation rates, experienced supervisor managing budgets of $5 million and 5-45 staff.
Services or Research Projects
Over the last 8 years, I have led groups and one on one counseling sessions, ranging from 5-20/1hr week group sessions to 5-20/weekly or biweekly one on one sessions (per case, per group need) impacting over 500 people in the following areas.
SOUTH AMERICA
ARGENTINA
EUROPE
BULGARIA
FINLAND
GREECE
ICELAND
IRELAND
MALTA
NORWAY
PORTUGAL
SPAIN
SWEDEN
UNITED KINGDOM
MIDDLE EAST
IRAN
ISRAEL
PAKISTAN