In this Episode we chat with Jon Swales about his ministry at Lighthouse, how that has shaped his theology and vocation and how he sees the church engaging in mission. We also wrestle with him about how as Christians who want to follow Jesus we look at the texts in the Old Testament which portray violence commanded by God.

 In partnership with Jon and Lighthouse we are launching a new course: Mission, Theology & Ministry for the Margins. Jon shares some of his vision for the course on this episode and to find out more listen or head here. 

Rev’d Jon Swales lives in Leeds and is married with 4 children. He heads up Lighthouse – a church for those who are battered and bruised by the storms of life and serves as a Team Vicar at St George’s Leeds. Jon has been a New Testament Tutor for Westminster Theological Centre having studied Theology at the University of Leeds , and Biblical Studies at both Sheffield University (M.A) and Trinity College, Bristol (MLitt, ADMT) and currently teaches Old Testament at St Hild theological college. Jon is passionate for the church to engage more fully its missional calling to reach out to the most vulnerable in society.