The John Ray Initiative

John Weaver is the Principal of South Wales Baptist College (SWBC). John was born and brought up in Cardiff. After taking a BSc and PhD in Geology at UCW Swansea, he became Senior Lecturer in Geology at the University of Derby. John trained for Baptist ministry at Regent’s Park College, Oxford. He was the pastor of Highfield Baptist Church, Northamptonshire, from 1981-1991. From 1992-2001 he was Director of Pastoral Training and Tutor in Pastoral Theology, at Regent’s Park College, Oxford, and since 2001 has served as Principal of SWBC. His main areas of research are: relating faith to life and work; theological reflection; adult education; and the dialogue between science and faith. He is co-author of the book The Place of Environmental Theology, a guide for seminaries, colleges and universities.