Jennifer Varner was ordained by the CBAC in 2004 but now pastors a charismatic ministry called Wellspring Christian Community Outreach in New Germany, Nova Scotia. Jennifer reflects on a challenging church departure and describes what she gained from her years…
Ruth Tonn was ordained in 2019 following a twenty-year career as a semi-truck driver. She most recently served as Pastor of Families and Community Outreach at Wolfville Baptist Church in Nova Scotia. Ruth talks about the difficulty she faced in…
Jennifer Sutton was ordained in 2016 and has pastored congregations including at Forest Hills and Aenon Baptist Churches. She talks about the challenges she’s faced serving as a divorced single parent, as well as the unique ministry opportunities she’s had…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Sara was ordained in 1986. She recalls being present at the 1987 convention assembly when the group voted on whether to continue allowing women to go before the examining council. Sara also shares about the different shapes ministry can take…
