Margo MacDougall was ordained in 1997. She has worked in several positions, including as a counsellor, a probation officer, and a pastor to several Atlantic Baptist churches. Margo talks about the challenges she experienced serving in ministry as a single woman, her current ministry focus on supporting wounded pastors, and how she's currently enjoying a very supportive church home at a church that does not ordain women.

Called to Serve is a Canadian 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 in part 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.

Rhonda Britton was ordained in 2002 in the United States. After moving to Nova Scotia, she pastored at Second United Baptist Church in New Glasgow, and New Horizons Baptist Church in Halifax. Rhonda describes being called to ministry in her forties and how she went on to lead New Horizons Baptist Church through its historic name change. She shares her ministry focus on ecumenical and community relationships, and how she identifies more with womanist theology than with feminism.

Stick around to the end of today’s podcast to hear a short update from Dr. Melody Maxwell about her ongoing research with the interviews we’ve collected and where she’s been presenting that research so far.

Called to Serve is a Canadian 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 in part 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.

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.

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.

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 Atlantic

Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social

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 Atlantic

Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social

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.