ADVIP Member Directory
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 by clicking on the link on the home page.
To see the Master List of all members organized by world region and country, click on the first box below. Click on 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.
Under Searchable Master List there are two additional search boxes. The one on the left allows you to find members according to their status as either Researcher or Provider. The box on the right allows you to conduct a more refined search, to find members by city, state or province, research interests (e.g., domestic violence risk factors, motivation, impact on children) or clinical services and modalities (e.g., batterer groups, parenting programs, substance abuse treatment, etc.). Keep in mind that some profile data can be entered in multiple ways , so if a search in unsuccessful try a related keyword – for example, “group counseling” instead of “group therapy,” “LGBTQ” instead of “LGBT,” and so forth.
An additional Master List of all members, in alphabetical order, can be found at the bottom of the page.
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Spencer Swain (North Carolina, United States) Provider
Genesis…A New Beginning Home North Carolina 28027 United States Cell Phone: 7042025057 Personal Email: Spencer_Swain@hotmail.comProfessional 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.
•Teenage and/or Adults: Substance Abuse (2004-present)•Teenage and/or Adults Counseling: Suicide, Depression, Anger, Post Traumatic Stress, Guilt, Shame, Fear (2006-present)•Domestic Violence: Marriages, Relationships, and Parenting (2006-present)•Pre and Post Marital Counseling (2008-present)•Divorce Counseling (2008-present)•Grief and Crisis Counseling (2008-present)•Fatherhood/Womenhood/Family Counseling•Personally Mentored 4-8 High School, College or Young Adult men each year (2004-present)EUROPE
BULGARIA
GREECE
FINLAND
NORWAY
SPAIN
SWEDEN
UNITED KINGDOM
MIDDLE EAST
IRAN
ISRAEL
PAKISTAN
AFRICA
ETHIOPIA
ASIA
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
SRI LANKA
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Spencer Swain (North Carolina, United States) Provider
Professional Background
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Erskine Theological Seminary (M. Div./Concentration in Counseling |
2004 – 2007 |
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University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC B.A. Bus. Administration |
1988 – 1992 |
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German Reformation / Foster Home Lecture & Tour in Germany |
2012 |
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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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 |
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Owner, Paradise Franchises |
2001 – 2003 |
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Marketing Associate, Sysco Food Services of Atlanta |
1997 – 2001 |
|
Director of Operations, Southern Amusements |
1992 – 1997 |
|
VOLUNTEER/COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION |
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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.