Executive Director, Freedom of Religion South Africa

Michael Swain was raised in England, graduating from the University of Bristol with an honors degree in law before immigrating to South Africa in 1983. He is a cofounder and former vice president of the Every Nation (formerly His People) movement of churches and ministries. Mr. Swain has spent more than 30 years in Christian ministry in South Africa, Europe, and the United States. He has also enjoyed success as a businessman, having founded and run companies in diverse areas, including software development, events management, marketing, and communications. Mr. Swain currently serves as the executive director and primary spokesperson for Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA). He is also an allied lawyer with the Global Advocacy Alliance.