Background
Swadley, J. Paul was born on August 23, 1928 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Lynn V. and Martha Jestina Ruth (Little) Swadley.
Swadley, J. Paul was born on August 23, 1928 in Springfield, Missouri, United States. Son of Lynn V. and Martha Jestina Ruth (Little) Swadley.
Bachelor of Science in History, Southwest Missouri State University, 1958. Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1961. Doctor of Divinity, Southwest Baptist University, 1983.
Pastor Chestnutridge (Missouri) Baptist Church, 1953-1956, First Baptist Church, Rogersville, Missouri, 1956-1962, Richland, 1962-1970, South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, since 1970. President board directors Missouri Baptist Children's Home. Member executive board Missouri Baptist Convention, president, 1977-1978.
Married Elizabeth Susan Youngblood, June 1, 1947. Children: John Paul, Mark, Suzan A.