Chloe Swart: You don’t have to be a superhero parent. Just love Jesus deeply and live that out in front of your kids

Chloe, can you describe what it was like growing up in a home where your parents were so actively involved in mission?

It was amazing! My parents planted our church Cornerstone, with 7 young people and £30. Growing up in this church plant I witnessed incredible healing miracles, provision for us as a family or the church whether finances, or buildings, as well as seeing people come to faith and the church growing. My parents always taught that church is the people and not the building. And I saw this in how they prioritised reaching people in our community through friendship, outreach and missional church services.

I’m a people person and love being around people. I saw my parents’ faith in action constantly. Whether it was praying for someone at the supermarket or serving church leaders across Wales, it shaped my understanding of what it means to live for Jesus. I’ve come to appreciate just how much of a gift it was.

You mentioned your parents were involved in healing miracles. How did that impact you?

They were passionate about the supernatural – healing, the prophetic, evangelism. I grew up seeing miracles as part of life. My parents took the Bible at face value. If Jesus said “heal the sick,” they’d go out and do it. They’d come home from the hairdresser or the garage with stories of people being healed. That boldness left a deep impression on me.

they weren’t just Sunday Christians. Their whole lives were shaped around following Jesus—every day, in every place

How did that impact your own relationship with God as you got older?

My faith became personal quite early, it wasn’t just about following my parents’ beliefs—I genuinely knew Jesus. So when I went to university, there wasn’t a rebellious phase. I wasn’t trying to get away from church. If anything, I was looking for a church I could invest in. That actually became the deciding factor in choosing where to study