A. J. Swoboda

<b>A. J. Swoboda</b> (PhD, University of Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon, and leads a Doctor of Ministry cohort on the Holy Spirit and leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including <i>Subversive Sabbath</i>, winner of a <i>Christianity Today</i> Book Award (Spiritual Formation) and an Award of Merit for <i>CT</i>'s Beautiful Orthodoxy Book of the Year. Swoboda served for ten years as the lead pastor at Theophilus Church in urban Portland, is the founder and former director of Blessed Earth Northwest, and served as executive director of the Seminary Stewardship Alliance, a consortium of Christian higher education institutions dedicated to reconnecting Christians with the biblical call to care for God's creation. He speaks regularly at conferences, churches, camps, and retreats.