Andrew Francis grew up in the Anabaptist-oriented Churches of Christ. During a lifetime of Christian ministry, he undertook a variety of secondments, including the role of a BBC regional Religious Programmes Editor; leading a French retreat house development; and was the UK's first Anabaptist Network Development Worker. He holds a Masters degree in Anabaptist studies and his Princeton doctorate is rooted in Mennonite theology. He is the author of The Wind of The Spirit - a UK Church history, and is the author of academic chapters and journal articles. He also writes poetry and hymns.