Richard J Roberts

Richard Roberts lives in Dorset, England. He is the author of two books. His writing reflects a breadth of experience in several fields, combining insights from theology, psychology, church history and 35 years of practical experience as a church leader. Richard originally trained in medicine and has higher degrees in Theology and Counselling. He has worked alongside churches in the UK, North America and South Africa. He is involved in a wide variety of settings, ranging from ongoing contact...See more

Richard Roberts lives in Dorset, England. He is the author of two books. His writing reflects a breadth of experience in several fields, combining insights from theology, psychology, church history and 35 years of practical experience as a church leader. Richard originally trained in medicine and has higher degrees in Theology and Counselling. He has worked alongside churches in the UK, North America and South Africa. He is involved in a wide variety of settings, ranging from ongoing contact with the Vatican to Ffald y Brenin retreat centre in Wales, where he was a trustee. His areas of interest include the interface between Celtic Christianity and today's Church and the vital importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. He produced several study guides for a Masters Degree programme on topics ranging from spirituality, self-awareness, communication and community formation.Richard is on the organising committee for the Gathering in Holy Spirit conference in Rome. Since 2012, he has been involved in official contact between the non-denominational churches and the Roman Catholic Church. He is a trustee for the International Charismatic Consultation (formerly ICCOWE). In his spare time, he loves to fly fish and play blues guitar. See less