Called to Serve

Marlene was ordained in 2007. She has worked with the Salvation Army, and at churches in Bedford and Parrsboro, Nova Scotia. Marlene shares about her experience serving in the community, including the radio program she began in Parrsboro.

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 [email protected].

Rachel was ordained in 2020 and is now pastoring at Fundy Seaside Baptist Church in New Brunswick. She shares about her experience with music ministry, the challenges she had finding available internship positions, and what it was like going before the examining council and being ordained during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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 ⁠[email protected]⁠.

Ardythe was ordained in 1988 and went on to pastor numerous Baptist churches in Nova Scotia. She shares about her experience of coming to faith at the age of 37, the challenges of pastoring after the loss of her husband, and why going to the annual CBAC convention was such a valuable experience.

Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women

Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.

Barbara was ordained in 1991 and has been pastoring at West Brooklyn Baptist Church for around thirty years. Barbara describes the difficulties she faced at the beginning of her journey into ministry, her experience pastoring through the Covid-19 pandemic, and the ways she’s been able to uniquely serve her community.

Called to Serve is a new podcast featuring the stories of women

Called to Serve is funded by a grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada and is led by Rev. Dr.

Anna Robbins was ordained in 1995. She was involved with local church ministry, served as faculty at the London School of Theology, and is now President of Acadia Divinity College and Dean of Theology at Acadia University. Anna describes her pathway into ministry as a young woman, her experience with theological study and academic leadership, and how partnership with her husband has enabled her to live out her ministry call.

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Called to Serve is a Canadian podcast featuring the stories of women ordained by churches within the ⁠⁠⁠Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada⁠⁠⁠. Between 1954 and 2024, 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. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠calledtoserve.ca⁠⁠⁠.

Carol Anne was ordained in 1997 and has served at several churches, including First Baptist Dartmouth. She shares about her journey towards ordination, the influence of her Mennonite Brethren heritage, and her experience with doctoral studies and being part of the faculty of Acadia Divinity College.

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

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 [email protected].

Kristen was ordained in 2016 and has served as youth and children's pastors in several Atlantic Baptist churches. She shares about her experience navigating shared pastoral positions with her husband, her heart for youth and children's ministry, and what it was like to lead her church through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

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 [email protected].

Elizabeth was ordained in 1976 and went on to pastor, counsel, and teach. She shares about her years of ministry experience in both Atlantic Canada and abroad, serving in Kenya with Canadian Baptist Ministries.

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 [email protected].

Lola was ordained in 1991 and went on to serve as a pastor and chaplain in Atlantic Canada and Ontario. She shares about her call to rural church ministry, the importance of serving through listening and presence, and her impressions of Josephine Moore, the first woman ordained in the CBAC.

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 [email protected].

Judith was ordained in 1989 and went on to pastor at Kentville Baptist Church, work with refugee families, and serve as a chaplain in several communities. She describes some of the challenges she faced as a woman entering into ministry, such as her experience at examining council--and the influence of those who encouraged her along the way.

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 [email protected].