Christopher Augustus Barber is an ordained minister of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, a religion teacher, and president of the Swedenborg Foundation. He holds master’s degrees in theology from Bryn Athyn College and in education from Widener University. Dedicated to making Swedenborgian thought accessible and relevant, Barber combines research, theological insight, and deep empathy in his work. He is especially passionate about reviving the stories of overlooked historical figures.