Jonathan Swenson

Husband, Father, Friend * Actor, Director, Producer * Pastor, Teacher, Shepherd * Graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in St Peter, MN (B.A. Psychology, Theatre & Music '88) and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN (Masters of Divinity '94). Jonathan and his wife, Jana have served congregations in MN and IA the past 18 years. He is now the Director of Paraphrase Theatre - a faith-based theater ministry located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Jana and Jonathan are the proud parents of Christina and Caitlyn.. and the long-suffering owners of the beloved but rascally Daisy.. the Beagle.

SURVIVOR STORY – A Powerful, Deeply Moving Presentation

Survivor Story” is powerfully relevant to anyone who has been through a time of pain, loss, fear or grief as well as anyone who cares for others intentionally.   Jana and Jonathan share their journey with humor, tears, wisdom and great honesty in a deeply personal and engaging way. Audiences leave with appropriate tools to

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Philippians (Getting Started) — JOY in the Midst of the “Where ARE you in this, God?” Moments of Life

I am experimenting with journaling my way through Philippians.  I know myself well enough to know that I am not going to write every day. Maybe not every week. But I am going to write. It may be just a little. It may be more some days. I may cover a whole section on Monday,

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Additional Christian Speakers, Musicians and Entertainers for your Consideration

Friends, I am beginning to promote some other Christian speakers and artists, assisting in helping them find bookings where they can share their message and use their God-given talents to share Jesus. Along the lines of what I do with Paraphrase, but in their own way. If you are looking for a good speaker or

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