Barry Swan has been an elder at First Christian Church of Pleasant Hill since 1998, and a church member since 1986. He met his wife at FCC, and they were married at the church in 1993; they have two children Anna and Joe who are now adults. Barry was born here in the Bay Area but grew up and went to college in Oregon. He returned to the Bay Area in 1985 working as a Chemical Engineer for Dow Chemical in Pittsburg; he still works at the same location doing engineering consulting work, but with a new company Corteva Agriscience.

In addition to his role as church elder Barry actively uses his spiritual gifts of administration and teaching in church ministry. Currently he leads the Trail Life scouting ministry, does Bible Teaching with adults and children, serves as a Board Member and Children’s Camp Director at Heavenly Hills Christian Camp, and works with FCC Deacons to improve FCC facility & grounds. In his spare time Barry is an avid hiker and backpacker, enjoys gardening and landscaping work with Cathy, and enjoys lots of camping and outdoor events with the Trail Life Scouts.