Ben Leighton will serve his curacy at St John's Bowling, Bradford, after training for ordination at Trinity College in Bristol where he read for a PhD in Divinity. Prior to ordination Ben was a Youth Pastor for a number of years at The Point Church, a Bishop's Mission Order, in Mid-Sussex. In July 2022 he is getting married to Leah Thompson who is currently serving her curacy in the parish of Idle, Bradford. Ben enjoys playing drums, photography, and anything outdoors.