Francis Rothery, Postgraduate B. Philosophy (Hons) Social Work, MA Peace Studies, is a   Rotary Peace Fellow from the International Christian University, Tokyo. His  postgraduate studies include Social Work at Exeter University, Christian Spirituality at Heythrop College in London and Political Theology at Lancaster University.                                                              His experience is grounded in leadership training and development with Partners in Mission International. In collaboration with leaders  and churches in Russia, Uganda, Ghana, and Pakistan he exercised a ministry of spiritual teaching, guidance and governance for over 10 years.                                                                                          Then in partnership with the Nightchurch Community he co-created  an ecumenical contemplative Fresh Expression based in a city-centre Cathedral in the UK using innovate approaches in conversational learning and communal spiritual development. He also partnered in the creation of 'Emerging Conversations', a hub for people exploring the 'spiritual but not religious' path. Francis  has a lifelong involvement in professional Social Work and Psychological Therapies as a practitioner and in management alongside lecturing in Psychology, Counselling, Religious Studies and Philosophy.