Rev. Talbert W. Swan, II was called to the Gospel ministry at a young age. Born and raised in the Church of God in Christ, Rev. Swan has been active in the church all of his life. He was educated at the University of Massachusetts and Western New England College, where his undergraduate studies were in computer science. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Pastor Swan holds a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Arts in Theology. He also holds Graduate Certificates in Urban Ministries and Faith-Based Economic Development. Pastor Swan is a two-term member of the Alumni Council at Hartford Seminary, a member of the Black Alumni Council of the Harvard Divinity School and the former National Chaplain for Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Currently Pastor Swan serves under Bishop Bryant Robinson, Jr., prelate of the Greater Massachusetts Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Church of God in Christ as the Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary. He serves the National Church of God in Christ as the Assistant General Secretary for Administration.