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Pastor Bob received a call to the Rock Church in York, Pennsylvania and the church grew from 50 to 180 in less than two years. The church was doing so well the senior pastor decided to "unretire."

Pastor Robert Swanger

Pastor Bob is a dedicated family man and has been married to his beautiful wife, Debbie, for twenty-six years. They have seven great children: Kristie (26), Katie (24), Kellie (22), Karlie (19), Kammie (15), Bobby (14), and Ben (11).

Pastor Bob was a four-year letterman in varsity tennis at number one singles and doubles at Wilmington College and team MVP. He was the Ashland County Tournament Champion in singles and doubles and the team champ (at number one position) of the Ashland City Team Tennis League. He played in the Worthington NCAA Sanctioned Basketball League.

After much prayer and investigating calls in Moline, Illinois and Bradenton, Florida, Pastor Bob planted the River Community Church in Delaware County. The River has grown into a significant ministry in Delaware County.