Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry with Rev. Jules Taylor

Big episode today, an important conversation about the three decision categories candidates can receive after their MFC interview. My guests are the current panel chairs for the UUA’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee: Alison Aguilar Lopez Gutierrez McLeod, Michael Tino, and Beth Norton. You will not want to miss this conversation. *Notes from the episode*MFC Decision Categoriesht

Welcome to Many Windows! This episode continues the New MFC Paradigm series. My guest is the Rev. Amanda Poppei, co-chair of the UUA’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC). We’re discussing the areas of ministerial competence, and the addition or re-addition, of a competency in theology. *Notes from the episode*MFC Requirements Appendix - Areas of Competence found here https:

Welcome to Season 4 of Many Windows: Conversations on Ministry! My guest for this episode is the Rev. Dr. Michael Tino, executive committee member and “Transformation Shephard” of the UUA’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC). Our topic is the new shift from the old MFC Required Reading list to the NEW Educational Resources paradigm. This is my first conversation in a seri

Welcome Rev. Darrick Jackson, the UUA’s new Ministerial Credentialing Director! If that name seems familiar, Darrick has just come from the executive team at the UU Minister’s Association. Same person, new job. I spent a few minutes talking with Darrick about his new role.Resources from the episode:https://www.uua.org/offices/staff/mfd/credentialingThank you for listening. Many

Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a technology not entirely new, but a hot topic in a number of ways. My guest today is John Dechant, PhD, Director of the Whiggin Library and Archives here at Meadville; we are talking about generative AI and how we are engaging with this technology in theological education.Resources from the episode:ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Jenni (

For Unitarian Universalist aspirants and candidates the Ministerial Formation Network (or MFN) is a source of vocational support, spiritual engagement, practical information, and collegial care. The MFN is a collaborative project of the UUMA and UUA, with the goal of supporting every aspirant and candidate in their process. My guest today is the Rev. Michelle Favreault, manager of

Ever wondered about what it would be like to be in the military part-time? It is possible to have a civilian ministry and be a military chaplain. This episode covers the rich opportunities as well as the challenges of this dual-role-vocation in the reserves and national guard.Today's conversation is with three CAP chaplainsNotes from the episode:Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Corps: htt

Ever wondered about what it would be like to be in the military part-time? It is possible to have a civilian ministry and be a military chaplain. This episode covers the rich opportunities as well as the challenges of this dual-role-vocation in the reserves and national guard.My guest is Chap (MAJ) David Pyle, US Army Reserve.  Chaplain Pyle is the Deputy Command Chaplain of t

Who takes care of the Blue? Air Force chaplains covering both the Air and Space Force!Today's guest is Chaplain (Capt) Anthony Jenkins, active duty Air Force. Chap Jenkins has the somewhat unique experience of having been prior enlisted before becoming a chaplain; in addition, he has served both in the Air Force and the Army.Notes from the episode:Link to Air Force chaplain website

Father Mulcahy from MASH your image of an Army chaplain? The Army Chaplain Corps has evolved a lot in exciting ways since that time. My guest is Chaplain (Cpt.) Sarah Caine, active duty Army. Sarah has been on a winding path to get to where she is now and I’m interested to learn about some unique opportunities Army Chaplain Corps has to offer.Note: the process for becoming an Arm