E.P. Louis (PhD) is a theologian, academic consultant and resource developer based in South London. Louis’ research focuses on Afroasiatic Diasporic Religions (Black Bible-reading Religions) and methods of decolonisation for Christians and Churches in Britain. She is passionate about study, education and ministry that is biblically faithful and impactful in society.

Recent Projects include We Will Repay: The Biblical Case for Reparations (Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, Baptist Union of Great Britain, Racial Justice Advocacy Forum) (2024), The Sam Sharpe Lectures: History, Rebellion and Reform (The Sam Sharpe Project) (2023), Voicing New Questions for Baptist Identity (Centre for Baptist Studies at Oxford) (2023), Visions of Colour: an anti-racism course for ministerial training (The Sam Sharpe Project, Baptist Union of Great Britain) (2022)

Louis recenty published Black, British and De-churched: message to the mainstream which asks the questions – ‘why are Black people leaving mainstream churches and engaging religions like Rastafari, The Nation of Islam and the Hebrew Israelites? What is the strength of their influence and how can the mainstream meaningfully respond.

‘Why are some Black people leaving mainstream churches and joining alternative Black Bible Religions? With increasing numbers of Black Brits becoming attracted to Afroasiatic Diasporic Religions, such as Rastafari and the Holy Qubtic Church, there is an urgent need to explore the various questions, experiences and ideas of these individuals. In Black, British and De-churched, E.P. Louis argues that these trends illuminate significant gaps in mainstream UK church life where there is a failure to respond meaningfully to racism. In response to this challenge, she provides insights to challenge and support evangelism, discipleship, teaching and reconciliation in British churches. This volume features insight into how the phenomenon sits within theological and other academic discourse as well as the tools for bridge building in the community. Offering opportunities for both internal reflection within churches as well as an outward focus on the needs and hopes of people searching for the truth of the gospel, Black, British and De-Churched is an essential message for the mainstream Church.’ (SCM Press)