Andrew Roycroft is married to Carolyn, and they have two teenage daughters. Originally a medievalist by training, Andrew served for 24 years in full-time Christian ministry – mostly in local church pastorates. Andrew is a visiting lecturer at the Irish Baptist College, teaching Biblical Theology and Apologetics. An active writer, Andrew has published poetry in a number of Irish and British literary journals, has produced work for BBC Radio 4, has contributed to Arts Council Northern Ireland projects, and written commissioned work for New Irish Arts. A fellowship member of The Maker’s Project and contributor to Cultivating Magazine, Andrew is also a regular contributor to the Rabbit Room Poetry community. His first poetry collection, 33 (published by Square Halo Books in 2022) is a collaborative work with visual artist Ned Bustard, offering reflections on John’s gospel. Since leaving pastoral work in November 2024, Andrew is a working freelance editor and writer.