Ruth Moriarty has been a Baptist minister for 17 years with ministries at Woolwich (South London), Poynton (Cheshire) and now at Christ Church New Southgate and Friern Barnet, London (URC/Baptist). She holds a practical theology doctorate (University of Chester) with a research interest in Baptist discernment practice and the church meeting. Ruth is a Research Associate at Regent's Park College, Oxford. She is an avid book group member and keen cook.