Hear from a panel of four women serving in ordained pastoral ministry within Atlantic Canada. Co-hosted by Called to Serve and the Atlantic Society for Biblical Equality, this panel was part of a workshop held at Oasis 2026 on the campus of Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Be sure to catch Called to Serve Live this Fall, as it may be coming to a city near you! .

When I felt the call into ministry, I was selling high-end furniture. My days would consist of hauling sofas off the back of a truck, inspecting the furniture for any damages, making claims with the company on said damages, and then welcoming people into the store and helping them with their decor needs. Whether it be a bar of soap as a hostess gift or outfitting a whole room, I was happy to help. And I genuinely was happy to help. The fact that any person would decide to come into the...

Growing up, my dad used to tell me stories about history. This gave me a great love for the subject, and I developed a special interest in women’s history. One of my favourite heroines is Josephine Butler (1828-1906), a British social reformer who fought for the rights of prostitutes. Many Victorians believed “fallen women” were unworthy of help and avoided discussing sexual issues in “polite society.” However, Butler’s Christian faith led her to bond with and advocate for these women....