Rev. Dr. Gareth Edwards' background was in academic work, having been a Research Fellow after completing his Ph.D. studies in geography. At that time he was also involved in planting a new church and from there received his calling into full-time Christian service beginning with five years with the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship, the British equivalent to IVF in the States. He was in pastoral ministry for over 20 years in three churches including Hill Park Baptist Church in the town of Haverfordwest in West Wales. After that he worked for the Evangelical Movement of Wales. He is committed to the Reformed faith.