Rev. Bradley Swire was born in Sulphur, LA on June 28, 1986. He raised in a Christian home, the grand-son and nephew of ministers in the Church of the Nazarene. Rev. Bradley was dedicated and baptized at Lake Charles First Church of the Nazarene. Bradley joined Henning Memorial United Methodist Church in Sulphur, in May 2004, inspired by the Wesleyan way of grace. Bradley transferred his membership to his now home church of St. Luke Simpson UMC, in Lake Charles, in June 2008, after marrying Katherine Williams, a lifelong member. Bradley graduated from Sulphur High School in 2004, then again from McNeese State University in 2007, with a Bachelor of Arts in Government (Political Science), Sociology, and Criminal Justice. Bradley also worked as an EMT for Acadian Ambulance Service from 2005-2010.
While at McNeese, he met Katherine (Kate) and they were married June 7, 2008. Kate also graduated from McNeese with a Master of Environmental and Chemical Sciences, and a Bachelor of Equine Science. Kate also has a degree in Accounting from Colorado Technical University. Following her passion and calling to teach, Kate is now serving as a math and science teacher. As an equine enthusiast, Kate enjoys riding English Dressage on her Sorel Quarter Horse, Freckles, and giving riding lessons to all ages. She loves the outdoors and is an avid baker (especially chocolate).
Together, they moved to Denver, CO in early 2010, so that Bradley could attend the Iliff School of Theology. Bradley completed his Master of Divinity in June 2012. Upon graduation, Bradley returned to the Louisiana Annual Conference, where he was commissioned in 2012, and Ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in 2015. Rev. Bradley has served multiple congregations across the Louisiana Annual Conference. Bradley has also completed the Advancing Pastoral Leadership program, the Practical Church Leadership Certificate Program, and earned his Master of Business Administration from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2024.
On May 14, 2013, their lives were richly blessed with the birth of their daughter, Allison Marie. On April 9, 2018, their lives were richly blessed again with the birth of their second daughter, Karra (pronounced Car-Uh) Faith. Pets include: 1) Cat, Snickers; 2) Horse, Freckles.
Rev. Bradley enjoys spending time with family, cooking savory dishes (especially outside on his pellet smoker), computer games, movies, and has a passion for community service through officiating high school sports.