Josh R. Ritter (he/him/his)

Canon Dr. Josh R. Ritter holds an M.Div. from McAfee School of Theology and a Ph.D. from Georgia State University in communication studies, specifically rhetorical theory and criticism and religious rhetoric. He served as a minister in various contexts for over 20 years. He taught in higher education for over 15 years, and he focused on discipleship and formation work for over 12 years while working with undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at Baylor University. Currently, he serves as Canon for Formation within the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

Dr. Ritter’s trainings and practices focus on different forms of communication, public deliberation, leadership, discipleship, spiritual formation, and deliberative theology. His primary concern in his work emphasizes the ways we love our neighbors by the ways we get to know our neighbors. He is a contemplative Christian who enjoys learning about all types of theological diversity and exploring the many expressions of community. He enjoys writing, centering prayer, and archery as contemplative spiritual practices.