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  • Renée was ordained in 2009. She has pastored at North and South Alton, RiverCross, and Hillside Baptist churches. Many listeners will be familiar with Renée through her role as the Executive Minister for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. She is the first woman to serve the CBAC in this position. Renée describes her journey to faith and call to ministry. She shares some of the ministry experiences she’s had, and discusses several themes that have been important to her, like community engagement and how play provides a taste of the kingdom of heaven.

    Make sure you stick around to the end of this episode to hear a conversation between Renée and one our research assistants, Taylor Anstey, in which they discuss her experience being nominated for Executive Minister and what it’s been like to serve the CBAC in that role.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Kayla was ordained in 2018 and now serves as a military chaplain. She talks about serving in chaplaincy as a woman and the importance of knowing where her true identity lies.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

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  • Janet was ordained in 2014. She has served in several churches including Bridgewater Baptist and Greenfield United Baptist Church. Janet talks about leading an active rural youth ministry and how it’s possible for spouses to pastor in two separate congregations.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Linda was ordained in 2017 and now pastors at Uniacke Baptist Church. She describes how leaving an abusive marriage led her into ministry, and how she began a successful youth ministry at a dying church.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Freda was ordained in 1999. She served at several churches, including North and South Alton and Black Rock Baptist Church. She describes both positive and negative experiences serving as a woman in ministry.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in AtlanticBaptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the SocialSciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Sarah was ordained in 2010. She has served at South End Baptist Church and at St. Luke’s Protestant Chapel, as well as at the QEII hospital in Halifax. She describes the importance of chaplaincy and how she practices listening to the Holy Spirit.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in AtlanticBaptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the SocialSciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Carolyn was ordained in 2014. She is currently the senior pastor at The Crossing Church, Newfoundland. She talks about her experience working with multi-site churches as well as serving on the search team for the new CBAC Executive Minister.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Nancy was ordained in 2002. She served at Grace Memorial and First Baptist Dartmouth as a Christian educator. Nancy talks about her experience at the examining council and the changes she’s seen in Christian education over time.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Michele was ordained in 1992. Since 1996, she has been living in Hong Kong, where she is currently Senior Pastor at Union Church. She describes her call to international ministry and what it’s been like pastoring in Hong Kong as a woman.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the SocialSciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Joan was ordained in 1998. She served as a chaplain at Nova Institution for Women for eleven years. She shares about her experience with the joys and challenges of prison ministry.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Jennifer was ordained in 2006. She is now Senior Pastor at Hantsport Baptist Church. She talks about the different expectations faced by female pastors and her impression of Oasis 2023, when Rev. Renée MacVicar was appointed Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in AtlanticBaptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Heather Donovan was ordained in 2002 and became a chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces. She talks about the unique challenges and joys of military chaplaincy and working with cross-denominational teams.


    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Sandy was ordained in 2005. She went on to pastor at several churches, including The Crossing Church in St John’s Newfoundland, and First Baptist Moncton. Sandy talks about her journey towards ordination and how she and her husband Gordon navigated the challenges of each having a unique ministry call.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Sarah was ordained in 2005. She went on to pastor at Bridgewater Baptist and serve in chaplaincy. Sarah shares how she approached differing opinions on the subject of women in ministry. She also talks about developing boundaries and how navigating motherhood shaped her call.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of womenordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Thelma was ordained in 2006 and went on to pastor at Bethany Memorial Baptist and Truro Immanuel Baptist. She talks about being called to ministry as a mature student, and the passion she has for interim pastoral ministry.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of womenordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Melody was ordained in 2020 and serves at Acadia Divinity College as Associate Professor of Christian History. She talks about her journey to ordination, which took place over Zoom during the Covid-19 pandemic. She also shares her experience working in Christian higher education as a woman and the heart she’s had to help female students in particular embrace their ministry calling.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of womenordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Robin was ordained in 1999 and went on to pastor at Wilmot and Middleton Baptist churches. She talks about her journey to faith as an adult, her gradual call into ministry, and what it was like returning to pastoral ministry after a difficult season of healing.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Marion was granted a license to preach in 1987 and graduated from Acadia Divinity College in 1992. She went on to work with the Department of Education and later as an educator in Detroit. Marion shares the challenges she faced in pursuing ordination, including racism, and how God has enabled her to serve no matter where she’s placed.

    Stick around after Marion’s story to hear a short conversation I had with research assistant Taylore Anstey about her own work on this project and what she is currently doing in Athens, Greece.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of womenordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Elizabeth was ordained in 1989 at Grace Memorial Baptist Church in Fredericton. She shares her recollection of the 1987 Convention Assembly, when the convention voted on the question of women in ministry. She also discusses what it was like to serve long-term as a single minister, before getting married and retiring in her sixties.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.

  • Marilyn was ordained in 1996 at Grand Bay Baptist Church. She has served in numerous churches and ministries, including children’s, youth, family, and music ministry. Marilyn shares about her experience with depression and how it impacted her work. She also talks about how she grew in confidence and eventually came to a sense of certainty that she was called to serve.

    Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Between 1950 and 2020, over one hundred women were ordained to ministry in Atlantic Baptist churches and around the world. Our project shares and preserves these women's experiences--the joys and challenges they faced, and the impact they've made through their ministries.

    Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr. Melody Maxwell of Acadia Divinity College. Learn more at calledtoserve.ca.