Dr Anna Ruddick

Anna is a community theologian and researcher who facilitates theological reflection and learning for leaders, congregations and Christian organisations seeking to deepen and strengthen their relationships with their local community.

She holds a Doctorate in Practical Theology in which she focused on the relational dynamics between incoming Christians participating in incarnational urban mission, and the people they met in their communities.

Anna has worked supporting those in community-based mission in marginal contexts for many years and currently represents Urban Life as a Core team member and Livability, as Community Engagement Associate.

She is also a Research Fellow at Bristol Baptist College, and a trustee of the William Temple Foundation.

Anna lives in Leicester with her husband Andrew.