Lighthouse

The course, will include passionate teaching which fuses together Biblical studies, theological reflection, interviews with people with lived experience, cultural analysis, historical case studies and cutting edge research on addiction and trauma to inspire and equip the church to engage with those on the margins in a way that looks and loves like Jesus.

Course Overview

Lighthouse Story
Missional Theology for the Margins
The Image of God
Suffering, Lament and Spiritual Warfare
Building Community & Leading Accessible worship for Vulnerable Adults
Why the Hell do Bad Things Happen?
Addiction and Recovery
Helping without Hurting
Trauma: Hope for Healing

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Tutors

The course is delivered by Rev’d Jon Swales MBE and Liz Harden, on behalf of Lighthouse School of Missional Theology

Rev’d Jon Swales MBE heads up Lighthouse, and has extensive teaching experience in theology and mission. He studied Theology at the University of Leeds and Biblical Studies at Sheffield University (M.A.) and Trinity College, Bristol (MLitt, ADMT). Jon has served as a New Testament tutor for Westminster Theological Centre, and currently teaches Old Testament at St Hild Theological College, as well as with Leeds School of Theology and the Niagara School of Missional Leadership. He also shares teaching through public webinars, podcasts, and prayer series, bringing together academic study and practical ministry to equip Christians for mission on the margins. Jon is passionate for the church to engage fully in its missional calling to reach out to the most vulnerable in society.

Liz Harden serves as a Lighthouse Pastor and brings a wealth of experience from both Christian and secular settings as a pastor and teacher. She is part of the senior leadership team for Dreaming The Impossible and tutors for the Youth Elective Program at Vineyard College. Liz and her husband are passionate foster carers, opening their home to support and care for young people in need. She brings this same heart for nurture, inclusion, and transformation into all areas of her teaching and leadership.

Course Delivery

We are excited to be able to offer this online evening course to people worldwide. The course will be delivered live-streamed via Zoom, all you need is a device and an internet connection. Each month the online content will consist of a mixture of live-lecturers, pre-recorded video resources, reading material and conversations between tutors and other practitioners working with those on the margins.

MTMM 26/27 Course Dates

Mon 14th September 2026

Mon 12th October 2026

Mon 9th November 2026

Mon 7th December 2026

Mon 11th January 2027

Mon 8th February 2027

Mon 8th March 2027

Mon 19th April 2027

Mon 10th May 2027

Mon 7th June 2027

Each session will begin promptly at 7.00pm and will end at 9pm.

Register for MTMM 26/27

“The content of the course has been perfect to help my training for my role as a Pastor working with vulnerable and marginalised people in my community. There have been too many positives to list, but for me, the highlights have been the clear introduction to best practice in providing pastoral support to individuals with complex needs - this isn’t just theoretical but comes from real life experience. I feel equipped to be able to explain key theological concepts around the issues of justice, suffering and evil from a biblical perspective. I would absolutely recommend this course to anybody wanting to work with those ‘bruised and battered by the storms of life”

Lighthouse West Yorkshire

St George’s Church, Great George Street
Leeds, LS1 3BR

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