Barnett, Andrew
Bays, Terri
Blackmer, Stephen
Camblos, Hilary
Gaddis, Otis
Helman, Peter
Landis, Jennifer
Lindeman, Matthew
Lutz, Alison
Marcus, Shane
Moughty, Kelly
Owen, Sam
Phillips, Emily
Rodriguez, Joshua
Schenone, Janine
Schneider, Matthew
Spagna, Amy
Straley, Benjamin
Zink, Jesse

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Andrew Barnett
andrew.barnett@yale.edu
Experienced professional music director, educator, and transitional deacon (MN) seeks collaboration with schools, camps, and churches to re-imagine and re-build the gathered Christian community in the 21st century.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Environmental Management, 2012
  • Concentration in climate change science and policy

Oberlin College, Oberlin OH
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 2008

Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin OH
Bachelor of Music Performance in Sacred Music, 2008
Education
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Church of St. Paul and St. James 
Director of Music and Art2010-present
  • Direct and perform Sunday music at parish with jazz sextet, manage payroll.
  • Received $10,000 Renewing Worship grant from Calvin Institute
  • Collaborate with clergy to develop innovative liturgy and jazz accompaniment for sacred music. Congregational giving has increased 85% and Sunday attendance has increased 35% in 18 months.
New Haven, CTTheodicy Jazz Collective 
Founder and Leader2008-present
  • Theodicy supports the weekly Jazz Eucharist at St. Paul and St. James.
  • Additional appearances at Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Trinity Church (Wall Street), and commissioned work at Canterbury Cathedral.
  • Touring schedule includes 68 performances in 2011 with $38,000 budget.
Wallingford CTChoate Rosemary Hall 
Summer Science Instructor2011
  • Developed curriculum and taught Environmental Science and Mad Scientist
New Haven CTYale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies 
Teaching Fellow2011
  • Helped teach Biogeochemistry and Pollution to master's students at Yale
  • Corrected problem sets and examinations, taught students individually, and led field trips.
Colorado Springs, COMemorial Hospital 
Chaplain TraineeSummer, 2010
  • Visited patients in every major hospital ward.
  • Developed pastoral care skills in English, French, and Spanish
  • Provided end-of-life care in the Intensive Care Unit and conducted funeral.
Cheshire, CTSt. Peter's Episcopal Church 
Seminarian Intern2009-2010
  • Preached four times and received detailed feedback.
  • Assisted with prayers, communion, and fellowship at weekly liturgy.
  • Met weekly with mentor.
  • Participated fully in a community that is bursting at the seams with love, people, and joy.
  • Developed Jazz Vespers program that continues (2009-present)
  • Designed and coordinated Easter Vigil.
  • Assisted with Sunday School and Youth Group.
Cleveland, OHTrinity Episcopal Cathedral 
Band Leader2004-2007
  • Brought jazz-gospel to urban cathedral struggling with low attendance.
  • Cultivated excellence from colleagues and led music for the growing 9:00 congregation– now the Cathedral’s highest-pledging service.
  • Received positive reviews from nationally known preachers.
Relevant Experience
New Haven, CTYale University 
Delegate to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change2009
  • Met personally with China’s First Secretary for Climate.
  • Attended the Copenhagen meeting as a Yale delegate.
  • Contributed to Yale Team China blog posts (covered in The Financial Times) and represented our work on National Public Radio.
  • Coauthored articles for Minneapolis Star Tribune, Richmond Times Dispatch and Virginia Pilot reaching a combined 675,000 readers.
Cleveland, OHEpiscopal Diocese of Ohio 
Sustainability Coordinator2008
  • Designed and led a light bulb exchange with 60 churches in OH rustbelt.
  • Secured donations from the world’s largest CFL manufacturer (TCP Inc.) and replaced 5,431 bulbs.
  • Articulated a theological case for energy stewardship.
  • Project will save roughly $298,700 and 3,640,000 pounds of carbon dioxide
Denver, COPresidential Climate Action Project 
Researcher2008-2010
  • Researched several chapters and served as contributing author for the agriculture chapter in this peer-reviewed climate change project.
  • Final plan was featured in TIME and presented to then-Senator Barack Obama during a personal meeting.
Other Professional Experience
Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Full scholarship at Yale Divinity School (2008).
Nicholas Porter Scholarship: $15,000 award at Yale Environment School (2011).
Oberlin Conservatory Dean's Talent Award: (2003-2008).
Morris K. Udall Foundation:
scholarship for environmental leadership (2007).
Oberlin College Class of 1919 Scholarship:
(2005-2006).
Edina Chamber of Commerce Scholarship:
award for entrepreneurs (2003).
Eagle Scout with bronze palm:
formative leadership experience (1997-2003).
Honors And Awards
 
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Terri Bays
terri.bays@yale.edu
Transitional Deacon from Diocese of Northern Indiana seeks entry level ministry position that will best utilize passion for, and skills in preaching, adult education, and evangelism.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012
Candidate,Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

University of California, Los Angeles, CA

Doctor of Philosophy in English, 2000

Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Bachelor of Arts in English, 1989
Education
Christ ChurchNew Haven
Sept., 2009-presentVolunteer Ministry Participant
Exercise diaconal ministry within urban Connecticut congregation.
  • Assist in diaconal functions at solemn high mass
  • Prior to ordination in Dec. 2011, assisted in lay leadership of regular Sunday services as MC, sub-deacon, thurifer, acolyte, chalice-bearer and lector
  • Participate in the congregation's Midnight Run bag preparation for homeless ministry.
Bridgeport, CTBridgeport Hospital 
Student Chaplainsummer, 2011
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at urban hospital
  • Responded to all emergencies when on duty as well as the daily spiritual care of patients on the cardiology, oncology/hospice, labor/delivery and geriatric psychiatry units
  • Completed overnight and weekend call as scheduled to respond to emergencies, deaths, and pastoral care requests hospital-wide
Fairfield, CTSaint Timothy's Episcopal Church 
Seminarian InternSept., 2010—May, 2011
Academic year intern for small congregation in suburban Connecticut
  • Participated in Sunday services, preaching twice a year, and participating as an acolyte, chalice bearer and lector
  • Served on leadership team for adult listening process in development of a congregational rule of life
  • Assisted with children's ministry planning and leadership
New Haven, CTBerkeley Divinity School Chapel 
Berkeley Chapel MinisterSept. 2010-May, 2011
Seminarian Chapel Minister for Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
  • Staff and support weekday services of Morning Prayer/Eucharist
  • Design and coordinate weekly Wed. evening Eucharist in a variety of liturgical styles
  • Serve as liaison to altar guild
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Evangelism Network 
Volunteer Participant2009-Present
Participant in Interseminary Network Committed to training leaders in the development of transformative spiritual relationships while equipping them to both create new contextual ministries and renew existing spiritual communities.
  • Plan, facilitate and participate in workshops on topics such as listening for the Holy in others, sharing spiritual narratives and applying community organization techniques to the mission of the church
  • Develop curricula for semester-long evangelistic projects
  • Provide leadership in process of expanding the existing network into a nation-wide organization for training
Ministry Experience
Cambridge, MAOpenCourseWare Consortium 
Special Projects Manager (Interim Executive Director)2007-present (2008-2009)
Leadership to a Global Consortium of more than 250 Post-Secondary and Related Institutions Committed to creating a broad and deep body of open educational content using a shared model.
  • facilitate the working group charged with creating an “OCW Toolkit” to provide tools and guidance for the establishment and sustained development of an OpenCourseWare Site
  • Facilitate the committee charged with drafting first By-Laws, electing first Board of Directors and formally incorporating as a Non-Profit Organization.
  • Administer working groups on topics including software development, internet accessibility and intellectual property law
  • Maintain of news feed
  • Recruit and consult with OCW institutions around the world
  • Plan and execute 2 international conferences a year
  • Clerk of the Board of Directors
  • Supervise a nationally-distributed staff of four directors.
University of Notre Dame
2006-2008Open CourseWare Project DirectorNotre Dame, IN
2002-2006London Program Associate DirectorLondon, UK
  • Responsible for office management
  • Moderated recruitment and preparation sessions on a variety of scales (large general meetings, small meetings for particular academic majors, focus groups organized by gender or ethnicity).
  • Recruited, selected, prepared, placed and debriefed 10–20 student interns each semester with, e.g., Members of the UK House of Commons, Warner Bros. Studios and Ernst & Young Global.
2000-2008Assistant ProfessorNotre Dame, IN and London, UK
Courses Taught Include:
  • 14th-16th C. Literature
  • 8th-16th C. Intellectual History
  • Core Program in the Humanities
Other Professional Experience
Additional Ministry Experience
  • Trinity Episcopal Church, Michigan City, IN: Acolyte, Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Adult Formation Leader; Vestry Member (2001-2009)
  • Holy Trinity, South Bend, IN: Acolyte, Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Sr. Warden (1999-2001)
  • Christ Church, New Haven, CT: Acolyte, Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Adult Formation Leader; Vestry Member; Community Soup Kitchen Board Member; Homeless Ministry to Women and Children (1995-1999)
  • St. Nicholas, Encino, CA: Acolyte, Lay Reader, Lay Eucharistic Minister; Visitation of Sick/Shut-Ins; Youth Group Leader (1989-1995)
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Stephen D. Blackmer
stephen.blackmer@yale.edu
Experienced environmental and non-profit leader and postulant in Diocese of New Hampshire. Seeking right fit in parish and ecological ministry that combines nature-based spiritual practice and stewardship with ordained ministry to both churched and unchurched. Proven record of excellence in creative non-profit leadership, fundraising, environmental action, motivating and organizing people.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Arts in Religion, 2012
Comprehensive Program with Emphasis in Religion and Environment

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Certificate in Anglican Studies, 2012

Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, New Haven, CT
Master of Forestry, 1983

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

A.B. cum laude with Highest Distinction in Anthropology, 1979
Education
Southport, CTTrinity Episcopal Church 
Seminarian Sept. 2011 - present
  • Provide pastoral care to shut-in parishioners at program-sized suburban parish,
  • Coordinate pre-confirmation (ages 12-15) youth group; lead evening prayer services; coordinate dinner and social events with parents; support Rector in teaching.
  • Assist at Altar as sub-deacon (in training), lector, intercessor.
  • Assist Rector with weekly adult Bible study.
  • Designing Lenten study entitled "God Talk" based around parishioners' personal experiences.
Concord, NHHavenwood-Heritage Heights 
Student ChaplainMay - August 2011
  • CPE chaplain intern in continuing care retirement community and nursing home.
  • Designed and led weekly "Nature Reflection" contemplative program.
  • Designed and led ecumenical Christian worship service.
  • Conducted daily pastoral visits with both most independent and most dependent (long-term nursing care) residents.
  • Provided emergency visits to hospitalized community residents.
New Haven, CTH. Boone and Violet M. Porter Foundation 
Development Counsel2010 - present
Concord, NHSt.Paul's Episcopal Church 
Parishioner/volunteer2008 - present
  • Active member of the parish.
  • Serve on Stewardship Committee.
  • Preach several times annually, including on Stewardship.
  • Acoylte at weekly 8:00 service and serve as Eucharistic Minister as needed.
Cambridge, MAHarvard Forest, Harvard University 
Charles Bullard FellowSept. 2008 - June 2009
  • Independent study of the role of spirituality and religion in responding to climate change and associated human-caused ecosystem degradation.
Concord, NHNorthern Forest Center 
President and Founder1997 - 2008
  • Founded the Northern Forest Center to promote sustainable community economic development and forest conservation in the most rural region of the eastern United States.
  • Identified human development needs and created institution, programs, and support to respond.
  • Developed strategic vision and initiatives; recruited board of directors; raised funds including a successful $6 million capital campaign; supervised all staff, operations, and programs.
  • Grew organization from startup to a well-run and highly respected organization with an annual budget of $1 million. NFC has brought attention to the human dimension of conservation in the Northern Forest, forged new alliances among conservationists and people working for healthy local communities, created new economic opportunities, and removed barriers that had divided those who work for the welfare of people and those who work for nature.
Boston, MAAppalachian Mountain Club 
Director of Conservation Programs1989 - 1996
  • Re-established AMC as a regional and national leader in land and river conservation including Northern Forest protection, river restoration, community conservation, and federal policy. Expanded conservation budget from $850,000 to over $2 million annually.
  • Founded and chaired transformative Northern Forest Alliance and Americans for our Heritage and Recreation, each with dozens of coalition partners at regional and national levels.
Concord, NHSociety for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests 
Director of Policy1985 - 1989
  • Directed state and federal advocacy for leading statewide conservation group.
  • Directed successful legislative campaign to create first-ever state land acquisition program including initial $20 million appropriation.
  • Created coalition, drafted legislation, and led successful campaign to enact NH’s first river protection program.
  • Coordinated successful federal legislative effort to secure funding to purchase 45,000-acre Nash Stream Forest and launch Northern Forest conservation efforts.
  • Advocated for wilderness designation and ecological forestry on White Mountain National Forest.
Relevant Experience
Evangelical Education Society of the Episcopal Church, Grantee 2010-2011

Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation Environmental Fellow, 2010-2011

International Paper National Conservation Partnership Award, 2003
Honors And Awards
 
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Hilary Camblos
hilary.camblos@yale.edu
Candidate for Holy Orders from Diocese of Southwestern Virginia seeks entry level ministry position that will best utilize passion for and skills in missional development, adult education, pastoral care, and preaching.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude
Interdisciplinary Studies: Leadership and Social Change, 2005

Bachelor of Science Summa Cum Laude
Wildlife Science, 2005
Education
Athens, OHThe Common Friars at Good Earth Farm 
Evangelism ConsultantSummer 2011
Summer project at monastery emerging in Episcopal Church that focuses on life of prayer and service to the poor through sustainable food production. Project focused on developing a campus ministry at Ohio University for the Common Friars using community organizing techniques developed by the Episcopal Evangelism Network.
  • Conducted one-on-one interviews with the Common Friars and their visitors.
  • Analytically discerned the missional intersection between visitors' and the Common Friars' needs, gifts, and passions.
  • Developed and taught a custom-made summer course in listening-based evangelism appropriate to their context.
  • Wrote for and received grant from the Evangelical Educational Society of the Episcopal Church to support this project.
New Haven, CTThe Episcopal Church of St. Paul and St. James 
Seminary Intern2010-2011
Academic year internship at an ethnically and socio-economically diverse urban parish.
  • Actively collaborated in church management and revitalization at staff and vestry meetings.
  • Participated in designing liturgies using the ‘train wreck’ (improvisational) method.
  • Helped plan the use of diverse worship materials, including jazz, gospels and spirituals, sung psaltry, and Taizé.
  • Preached, read and acolyted regularly.
  • Led pro-anaphora in Sunday worship.
  • Developed and led listening-based evangelism workshops.
  • Planned and helped execute structural changes to worship space and liturgical changes to service to facilitate congregational singing and participation.
New York, NYTrinity Wall Street 
Episcopal Evangelism Network Consultant2011
Assisted Trinity Wall Street with their outreach to young adults.
  • Developed sustainable revitalization program for young adults' group.
  • Conducted one-on-one interviews with young adults and Trinity Wall Street staff.
  • Synthesized and analyzed data for report to Trinity Wall Street.
New Haven, CTHospital of Saint Raphael 
Student ChaplainSummer 2010
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at urban hospital.
  • Responded to all emergencies when on duty as well as the daily spiritual care of patients on the children's psychological, cardiology, maternity/ob-gyn, and long-term units.
  • Completed overnight and weekend on-call as scheduled to respond to emergencies, deaths, and pastoral care requests hospital-wide.
Ministry Experience
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Evangelism Network 
Founding Member2009-Present
  • Liturgist for prayer meetings, 2010-2012.
  • Consultant to the Common Friars at Good Earth Farm, Athens, Ohio.
  • Member of Strategic Planning and Development Team.
  • Gave presentations to several diocesan and national conferences, including the Ohio Episcopal Celebration, Kenyon College (2011) and the Fund for Theological Education, Atlanta (2011).
Troyes, FranceUniversité de Reims-Champagne-Ardennes 
Lectrice de Langue (Language Lector)2006-2008
  • Prepared and taught English courses to university students studying for degrees in English language and culture.
  • Organized extra-curricular language activities for students.
Blacksburg, VAVirginia Tech Residential Leadership Community 
Office and Intern Program Manager2004-2005
Supervising student intern in leadership learning community.
  • Coordinated, supervised, and managed RLC intern program and projects
  • Served as liaison for RLC faculty, interns, and students.
  • Student representative to the RLC Steering Committee and Director Search Committee.
Other Professional Experience
Yale Divinity School Marquand Scholar: St. Luke’s Chapel Memorial Scholarship, 2009-2012
Evangelical Educational Society of the Episcopal Church, 2011
Society for the Increase of the Ministry Scholarship 2010, 2011
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity, 2005
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Fraternity, 2005
Rhodes Scholar Candidate and Marshall Scholar Candidate, 2004
Morris K. Udall Scholar, 2004
Honors and Awards
  • Member, Diocese of Southwestern Virginia Theological Task Force on the Theology of Same Sex Blessings, 2011-2012
  • Student Rep, Professional Studies Committee at Yale Divinity School, 2011-2012
  • Soprano, Marquand Chapel Choir, YDS, 2009-Present
  • Middler Rep, Director of Anglican Studies Search Committee, Berkeley Divinity School, 2011
  • Berkeley Representative to the Episcopal Seminarian Leadership Conference, Sewanee 2010, Nashotah 2011
  • Adult leader, Youth Compass: Project Compassion, Romania, 2008
  • Cyclist: Travel blog of two-month European cycling trip, 2008
  • Volunteer and Member of 20s/30s Group, the American Cathedral in Paris, 2007-2008
  • Student, École Municipale des Beaux Arts, Troyes, 2006-2007
  • Acting Student, Théâtre de la Madeleine, Troyes, 2006-2007
  • President, Virginia Tech Canterbury Fellowship, 2003-2005
  • Skilled at leading congregational song.
  • Percussionist, 1995 - Present
  • Fluent, French
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Otis Gaddis
otis.gaddis@yale.edu
I am a Candidate for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington with gifts in evangelism, young adult ministry and organizational leadership and development. I am highly interested in developing new Episcopal spiritual communities or redeveloping existing ones on either a parish or a regional level where the focus is on the young adult demographic.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC
Juris Doctorate, 2005

Harvard College, Cambridge, MA
Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Government (International Relations) , 2002
Education
New York, NYSaint Mark's in the Bowery, Episcopal Church  
Seminary InternSeptember 2010 - May 2011
  • Started a young adult ministry from scratch using community organizing methods, in the context of a church revitalization.
  • Led young adults in weekly spiritual formation and group reflection.
  • Designed custom made liturgies for the group.
  • Facilitated, alone, a 2.5 day young adult retreat at an Episcopal Monastery.
  • Mobilized lay leadership of young adult ministry, supporting the group in self-administration.
  • Preached sermon, regular participant in liturgy, actively welcomed congregants prior to service and during coffee hour.
  • Co-led newcomers spiritual discussion class over five weeks.
New York, NYHealthCare Chaplaincy  
Student Chaplain May -August 2010
  • Performed pastoral care duties in a major hospital in Manhattan for a multicultural and multi-faith clientele, led interfaith prayer services.
  • Facilitated a grief circle for nurses and staff following a tragic death
Washington, DCSaint Philip’s the Evangelist Episcopal Church 
Nominee (pre-postulant) InternJanuary 2008 — January 2009
  • Worked in a historically African-American parish, in an economically depressed area of Washington, as an ordination discernment intern; led prayers, assisted in instrumental worship, lay served, preached a sermon.
  • Developed a mentoring program for a local elementary school as an outreach for the parish; interfaced with District of Columbia Public Schools for administrative approval process, assisted the parish in gaining access to school for after school program.
Ministry Experience
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Evangelism Network (EEN) 
Co-Founder, Interseminary CoordinatorSeptember 2009- present
  • Founded an inter-seminary student organization that supports, equips, and prepares seminarians to share Good News of God in Jesus Christ, through supporting vocations in progressive evangelism through contextualized entrepreneurial mission. EEN provides an educational and developmental forum for progressive students interested in evangelism as a primary vocation upon graduation and is an organizing space for students to work toward rebuilding the Episcopal Church’s institutional capacity to do evangelism in a post-modern, post-Christendom context.
  • Organized the first EEN chapter at Yale Divinity School in September 2009.
  • Recruited planting leaders at six other Episcopal seminaries for the creation of new EEN chapters, three of which have successfully planted new chapters in May 2010, January 2011 and February 2011.
  • Lead discussion groups on the nature of progressive evangelism, invited spiritual conversations and transformative spiritual relationships
  • Organized multiple student retreats and training workshops.
  • Direct strategic planning for national network, funding initiatives, and chapter planting at other seminaries.
  • Managed the transition to a multi-point leadership structure at Yale as that chapter grew in the fall of 2010.
  • Represent EEN to various institutional Episcopal Church bodies.
Alexandria, VAEEN Evangelism Practicum 
Conference Co-Designer and Practicum FacilitatorMay 2011- September 2011
  • Designed, with Prof. David Gortner of Virginia Theological Seminary, a progressive evangelism bootcamp where seminarians, lay people, and clergy were taught the practices of listening based, relational evangelism with strangers.
  • Co-recruited practicum facilitators, where half were people of color.
  • Raised over $9000 to make practicum free for students.
  • Led an evangelism practice team outing and debriefing exercise
New York, NYEEN Trinity Wall Street Young Adult Ministry Consultation 
Lead Consultation FacilitatorDecember 2010- May 2011
  • Facilitated and directed this student directed reading course of 11 students in parish consultation for church growth focused on young adults.
  • Led a team of Berkeley Divinity School students in performing the following: spiritual interviews of Trinity's young adults, analysis of the resulting information, the creation of a composite Trinity young adult profile (what does the young adult population that Trinity currently draws want spiritually), the facilitation of a Trinity young adult conversation to validate of our findings, staff interviews to determine staff relationships and passions concerning young adult ministry at Trinity, analysis of convergence and divergence of Trinity's young adults and Staff preferences, produced and presented a 48 page consultation report with concrete steps for growing the ministry. The parish is currently implementing the results of the consultation
Baltimore, MDEpiscopal Village – Episcopal Evangelism Network Conference 
Conference Co-Designer and Co-OrganizerMay 2010 -September 2010
  • Negotiated an organizational partnership with the Episcopal Village focused on planting new contextualized ministries.
  • Co-designed the scope, shape and content of the conference with the Revs. Stephanie Spellers and Karen Ward, at which near 270 people attended including 50 students from 10 seminaries.
  • Coordinated a grassroots student run fund-raising campaign that raised $8,000 over five weeks to cover the travel of these seminarians.
  • Designed, with Rev. Monique Ellison, a 5 hour workshop on using community organizing for building spiritual community from scratch.
  • Recruited a diverse slate of workshop leaders and speakers where half were people of color and a quarter were LGBT.
Other Professional Experience
Fund for Theological Education: Congregational Fellow Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Honors And Awards
 
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Peter Alan Helman
peter.helman@yale.edu
Candidate for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey with passion for sacramental ministration, service to the aged and infirm, pastoral counseling, and community outreach; seeking first full-time parish placement, such that will refine gifts and creative skills in preaching, liturgical design, and adult spiritual formation.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Sacred Theology, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Certificate in Anglican Studies, 2012

Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ
Master of Divinity, 2011

John Brown University, Siloam Spring, AR
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude in History, 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude in Biblical & Theological Studies, 2008
Education
West Hartford, CTSt. James's Episcopal Church 
Supervised Parish Placement02/2012 to Present
http://www.stjameswh.org/
  • Comprehensive leadership training for Transitional Diaconate, including regular preaching duties, weekly sub-deaconal responsibilities, service of pastoral care and counseling, and Christian education.
  • Facilitated a seven week Christian education program for middle school youth and young adults, exploring the nature of Christian missions and missio Dei.
New Haven, CTChrist Church, Episcopal 
Supervised Parish Placement09/2011 - 02/2012
  • Intensive Anglo-Catholic liturgical education & formation, i.e., Master of Ceremonies training
  • Focused participation in Solemn, Choral, & Pontifical High Masses; occasional preaching duties, ministered as thurifer, crucifer, altar server, & sub-deacon
Derby, CTGriffin Hospital, Planetree Affiliate 
Student Chaplain09/2011 - 01/2012
  • Extended unit of Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Assisting counselor of spirituality, addiction, and mental health discussion groups
  • Extended training in Family Systems Theory, Palliative & Hospice Care, Enneagram Personality Testing, and Interfaith Chaplaincy Methods
West Park, NYHoly Cross Monastery (OHC) 
Extended Resident07/2011
New Brunswick, NJChrist Church, Episcopal 
Supervised Ministry Intern09/2010 - 05/2011
  • Regular preaching duties, ministered as sub-deacon & altar server, vestry attendant at church
  • Facilitated extended adult educational forum exploring the intimate correspondence between spirituality & theology, relating weekly worship to Thomas Cranmer's collects & traditional Anglican notions of "via media" & "lex orandi, lex credendi"
  • Conducted modified Prayer Book services of worship at Francis E. Parker Memorial Home, an assisted living residence and wellness center
  • Canticum Novum choir member, and received private vocal training for chanting & liturgical performance
Princeton, NJThe Episcopal Church at Princeton University (ECP) 
Supervised Ministry Intern08/2009 - 05/2010
  • Regular preaching duties; ministered as sub-deacon & altar server; chief sacristan & chair of Altar Guild; assisting liturgist for campus ministry
  • Two-time Lay Deputy to New Jersey Diocesan Convention
  • Administrative director of annual Evening Prayer rota
  • Facilitated Bible studies & young adult spiritual formation groups
  • Created Acolyte Training Program for incoming students and confirmands
Siloam Springs, ARGrace Church, Episcopal 
Supervised Ministry Intern06/2009 - 08/2009
  • Regular preaching duties, acolyte and altar server, Lay Eucharistic Minister, liturgist, & vestry attendant
  • Seminarian delegate to General Convention 2009 (Anaheim, CA), Young Adult Festival, The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, 07/2009
  • Developed service bulletin for weekly worship, which remains in use today
Morrilton, ARCamp Mitchell, The Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas 
Senior Staff06/2009 - 07/2009
  • Coordinated youth and young adult small group Bible studies and service activities
  • Camp administrative assistant
Ministry Experience
Siloam Springs, ARJohn Brown University 
Adjunct Instructor of Theology06/2010 to Present
Qweilba, JordanAbila Archaeological Project 
Director of Camp Operations06/2010 to Present
Princeton, NJPrinceton Theological Seminary 
Graduate Research Assistant, Historical & Systematic Theology09/2010 - 12/2010
Princeton, NJPrinceton Theological Seminary 
President, The Episcopal Students' Fellowship (ESF)08/2009 - 05/2011
Siloam Springs, ARJohn Brown University 
Supervising Liaison, International Justice Mission (IJM)01/2007 - 05/2008
Other Professional Experience

Guest Preacher & Adult Forum Lecturer, Trinity Episcopal Church, Newport, RI, 10/2011

Certified,
Title IV Training Program, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, 09/2011

Guest Preacher & Officiant, All Saints' Episcopal Church, Princeton, NJ, 10/2010

Certified,
Clergy Sexual Ethics Seminar, Princeton Theological Seminary, 04/2009

Certified, Lay Eucharistic Minister & Visitor, The Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey, 11/2008
Additional Qualifications & Experiences
Recipient, Edward A. Dowey Jr. Award for Excellence in Reformation Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, 05/2011

Recipient, Raymond Irving Lindquist Fellowship in the Parish Ministry, Princeton Theological Seminary, 05/2010

Recipient, Theta Alpha Kappa Undergraduate Achievement Award, National Honors Society for Religious Studies and Theology, John Brown University, 06/2007
Special Honors & Awards
 
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Jennifer Landis
jennifer.landis@yale.edu
Candidate for Holy Orders from Diocese of New York seeks ministry position that will best utilize passion for, and skills in, spiritual formation, Christian education (for children and adults) and leading worship.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, 2012
Recipient, Harriet Jackson Ely Prize for Promise and Excellence in Theological Study

New York University, New York, NY
Master of Arts Magna Cum Laude, in European Politics and Policy, 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, in European Studies (Major) and German Language & Literature (Minor), 1998, Phi Beta Kappa (1998)
Education
St. Thomas's Episcopal Church
January 2011-presentSeminary InternNew Haven, CT
Seminarian for inclusive and family-centered congregation in New Haven, Connecticut
  • Assist in leading weekly Sunday services by preaching and serving as sub-deacon, acolyte, chalice-bearer, and lector.
  • Lead child and youth education classes.
  • Plan liturgy with clergy and musicians.
  • Coordinated parish's participation in and fundraising for summer mission trip to St. Marie Madeleine Episcopal Church and School in Bondeau, Haiti with St. John's Episcopal Church in North Haven, CT.
New Haven, CTAnnand Program for Spiritual Formation at YDS 
Student CoordinatorJanuary 2011-present
Student coordinator of spiritual formation program for divinity school community
  • Plan, coordinate and publicize retreat and quiet days available to divinity school students, faculty, and staff
  • Schedule spiritual direction appointments
Bondeau, HaitiSt. Marie Madeleine Episcopal Church & School 
Missionary & SeminarianSummer 2011
Seminarian and mission team leader at developing rural congregation and school in Haiti
  • Led a mission team of five people to Haiti to build a playground for the church and school community.
  • Assisted in leading weekly worship.
  • Made pastoral calls to families in the surrounding community.
Naugatuck, CTSt. Michael's Episcopal Church 
Seminary InternFall 2010
Fall semester intern for family-centric congregation in Connecticut
  • Assisted in weekly Sunday services, including leading the Liturgy of the Word, preaching, and serving as sub-deacon.
  • Led weekly adult forum on the Sunday lections with the Rector.
  • Served as Spiritual Director for youth Emmaus retreat, including meeting pastoral needs of leaders and participants, preaching and leading worship.
Hartford, CTPartners in CPE 
Student ChaplainSummer 2010
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at urban hospital and nursing home
  • Provided daily spiritual care to patients, residents, family members, doctors, nurses and staff on the oncology unity at St. Francis Hospital and on a long-term care unity at St. Mary Home.
  • Completed overnight and weekend calls as scheduled at St. Francis Hospital to respond to emergencies, deaths, and pastoral care requests hospital-wide.
New York, NYChurch of the Ascension 
1999-2009
Lay leader in a variety of ministries at an inclusive urban church in New York City
  • Served as a member of the vestry for 5 years.
  • Taught Sunday School for 10 years to children ages 4-12
  • Served as acolyte, lector, chalice bearer, member of the altar guild, and lay eucharistic visitor.
  • Led publicity and promotion efforts during the first phase of Church of the Ascension's current capital campaign.
Ministry Experience
New York, NYNicholas & Lence Communications 
Director of Government and Community RelationsMarch 2007-July 2009
  • Represented client policy positions before New York State and New York City government officials.
  • Served as event counsel for clients including coordination of event logistics, assistance with fundraising efforts and on-site event management.
  • Worked with firm president to manage day-to-day business of the firm, including billing clients, tracking business income and expenditures.
New York, NYNYC & Company 
Senior Manager, Policy & ResearchJuly 2004-March 2007
  • Represented organization/industry at meetings of community and statewide associations and before government officials.
  • Analyzed annual domestic and international visitor data and wrote fact sheets and annual visitor profile reports.
New York, NYMCI 
Manager, Government RelationsApril 2003-July 2004
  • Represented MCI's policy positions before government officials in Connecticut and New York.
  • Developed responses to legislative proposals including writing of talking points, written/oral testimony, and suggested amendments to legislation.
New York, NYNew York State Office of the Governor 
Special Assistant to the GovernorOctober 2000-April 2003
  • Managed the coordination and logistics of the Governor's and First Lady's receptions, dinners, proclamation ceremonies and other special events.
New York, NYNew York City Partnership 
Legislative AssociateMay 1999-October 2000
  • Lobbied New York State government offices and officials on education reform and other issues of concern to New York City's business community.
  • Drafted and edited legislative memorandum and advocacy materials for internal and public distribution.
Washington, DCHughes Hubbard & Reed 
ParalegalOctober 1998-May 1999
  • Prepared for and assisted at trial, including gathering of exhibits and materials to be submitted to court.
  • Organized, indexed, and tracked case documents.
Other Professional Experience
  • Associate of the Order of the Holy Cross
  • Proficiency in Haitian Creole and German
  • Convener, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Yale Divinity School Chapter
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
 
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Matthew J. Lindeman
matthew.lindeman@yale.edu
Experience and passion for working with youth, international and local mission and engagement. Summer Camp Director for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, with the hope of entering the ordination process in Massachusetts this spring.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012
Candidate, Certificate in Educational Leadership in Ministry, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven CT
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Earlham College, Richmond IN
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2005
Education
The Barbara C. Harris Camp and Conference Center
January 2011-PresentInterim Summer Camp DirectorGreenfield, NH
Interim Director of Summer Camp Programming and operation for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, serving nearly 1000 children, youth and families each summer.
  • Recruit, train and supervise summer staff of 50.
  • Implement and evaluate and develop programs in Christian education and formation.
  • Recruit broad range of parents and families in and outside of the diocese of Massachusetts through promotional materials, events, and correspondence.
  • Participate in and collaboratively design worship liturgies and bible study curriculum for youth ages 8-17.
  • Attend and present reports for meetings of the Board of Directors
  • Ensure compliance with state and national accrediting guidlines and best practices for accreding bodies such as American Camping Association, and NH department of Environmental Services.
  • Responsible for selecting, supervising, promoting and dismissing camp staff.
Summer 2010Team Leader
  • Direct Supervisor of counselors, serving as a resource of support and guidance as they work with campers.
  • Developed and led growth in wilderness programmng in conjunction with the director of the Trinity Education for Excelence Program.
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
August 2010-May 2011Seminary InternManchester, CT
Academic Year Intern, partner in the community and liturgical life of the congregation.
  • Participate as scheduled in regular Sunday services Holy Eucharist with hymns (Rite II), assisting as a Eucharistic Minister, lector, and preacher
  • Assist with baptisms, weddings and funerals as requested by the Rector
  • Provide of pastoral care and presence to congregants and visitors.
  • Lead advent and lenten workshops.
September 2011-PresentSecond Year Intern
While not a formal supervised ministry through Yale Divinity School, I have stayed on as an intern at St. Mary's for a second year.
  • Continued internship project involoves planning and implementing Sunday school for teens, supporting youth group and parish outreach ministries.
Memphis, TNFirst Congregational Church, UCC 
Development InternAugust 2006-May 2007
Manager for Pilgrim House, a hostel and retreat center owned and operated by the Church as an outreach mission.
  • Developed reservation systems, procedures and protocols for the hostel.
  • Created promotional materials and website for the hostel.
  • Hiring/Firing , supervision of staff.
Manager of Global Goods a Fair-Trade ministry operated by the Chuch.
  • Supervised and coordinated volunteers.
Active participant in worship and community life of the congregation.
Coronado, CAChrist Episcopal Church 
Youth InternMay-August 2003
Expanded existing part-time position into full-time position moving from weekly activities toward daily activities for youth in the parish.
  • Created a play group for children with developmental disabilities and their siblings, recruited high-school volunteers to facilitate weekly play groups.
  • Organized and co-facilitated a civil-rights immersion pilgrimage in Memphis, TN examining historical and contemporary struggles for equality in race, gender, eco-justice, and LGBTQ concerns.
Ministry Experience
La Republica de El Salvador, Central AmericaPeace Corps El Salvador 
Youth Development VolunteerJune 2007-July 2009
  • Participated in 10 week volunteer training prior to service. Immersion in language and cultural norms, in additional to techinical training in community-based organizing and project development.
  • Worked toward Youth Development program goal in supporting local teaching of English, and support of English teachers, development of life skills and small business opportunities, as well as cultural and recreational projects.
  • Solicited and acquired from USAID for a Leadership Development Camp "Liderazgo en Accion" Leadership in Action, a 3-day leadership retreat for identified youth leaders in the Eastern Region of El Salvador.
  • Member of the Youth Development program Project Advisory Committee, working with program directors and fellow volunteers to develop and implement self-assesment and program evaluations to better calibrate YD program goals and objectives with local needs.
Valley Forge, PACamp Tohikanee, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania 
Assistant Camp Director, Camp TohikaneeJune-August, 2006
  • Participated in the re-opening of Camp Tohikanee, a small Girl Scout camp.
  • Supervision, training and support of 15 counselors and program staff.
  • Collaborated in developing programs, and curriculum.
Richmond, INWernle Children's Home 
Youth CounselorSeptember 2005-April 2006
Serving as direct-care staff for boys ages 8-17 in a residential treatment facility serving youth with varying diagnoses, treatment plans and special needs.
  • Fostering daily independent living skills.
  • Collaboration with supervisors, therapists, case managers and parents.
Richmond, INEarlham College Wilderness Programs 
August Wilderness Instructor 2005-2005
Instructor for month-long orientation course for incoming first year students in the High Uintas Wilderness in Utah.
  • The program develops technical skills, as well as leadership, judgment and decision making. Courses are taught with a co-instructor and Earlham Faculty or Staff.
Other Professional Experience
  • Yale Graduate and Professional Schools Senate representative, 2010-2011.
  • Co-Leader for Yale Divinity School-Berkely Divinity School pilgrimage to El Salvador, March 2010.
  • Advanced Level Spanish Speaker certified by Peace Corps El Salvador
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
Wendell M. Stanley Senior Scholar-Athlete Award
Earlham College Scholar Athlete Award 2001-2005
Captain, Earlham College Varsity Cross Country and Track Teams 2004-2005
Honors And Awards
 
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Alison W. Lutz
alison.lutz@yale.edu
Postulant from Diocese of New York with experience in international humanitarian work and congregational development seeks position where service to people in need is grounded in reflection and in the sacramental life of the church.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Sacred Theology, 2012
Candidate, Certificate in Anglican Studies, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, 2012

Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Master of Divinity, 2004

Bachelor of Arts with high honors, French and Comparative Literature, 1999
  • Study Abroad: literature and international human rights law at the University of Geneva 1997-1998
Education
Boston, MA and Cange, HAITIPartners In Health (PIH) 
Haiti Program Coordinator2008-2011
  • Coordinated efforts between staff in Boston and 5,500+ Haitian staff in Haiti to implement health care, education, clean water, and nutrition projects for the poor in rural Haiti.
  • Managed partnerships with wide variety of donors –individuals, corporate foundations, universities, UN agencies, and faith communities– who supported the annual PIH Haiti program budget, which grew from $18million to $50million over 3 years.
  • Worked in Haiti 50% of the time.
  • Facilitated retreats for the staff and led workshops about PIH's mission and impact.
New York, NYTrinity Wall Street Episcopal Church 
Manager for Congregational Development2005-2008
  • Planned and coordinated projects to engage 1,000-member congregation in community development.
  • Managed newcomer welcome program.
  • Fostered small group formation.
  • Responsible for $296,000 budget.
  • Facilitated communication and project collaboration between congregation members and 150-person professional staff throughout the organization, including finance, human resources, grants, and public relations.
Emory University
2002-2004Seminary InternAtlanta, GA
Office of the Dean of the Chapel and Religious Life
  • Helped plan and lead Sunday morning University Worship, a Protestant ecumenical service, with the Dean of the Chapel and members of the faculty for theology and worship.
  • Developed spiritual programming for the university community, including weekly Taizé prayer and weekly opportunities for walking a labyrinth.
2002-2004Ethics and Servant Leadership Summer InternAtlanta, GA
Emory Center for Ethics
  • Developed social justice internship opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students in a variety of fields, from free medical clinics to living wage community organizing.
  • Designed service learning curriculum.
  • Led opening and closing retreats and weekly reflection seminars for students in the program.
  • Worked with the Georgia Justice Project to develop job readiness curriculum and employment leads for people exiting prison.
  • Tutored students preparing for their GED.
Decatur, GACatholic Charities Atlanta Refugee Resettlement Services 
TOEFL Instructor2001-2002
  • Taught semi-weekly ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) classes to 15-20 refugees from a wide variety of national, ethnic, and language backgrounds.
Somerville, MACatholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston Refugee Resettlement 
Refugee Employment Services Manager2001
  • Coordinated employment training and job placement for over 100 refugees from all over the world.
  • Tracked all program outcomes in 30, 90, and 180-day reports to Massachusetts Department of State, as well as in annual funding reports.
  • Managed the program’s growth from one part-time employee to five full- and part-time staff members.
London, United KingdomCommunity of L'Arche 
House Assistant1999-2000
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of daily and community life.
  • Served as liaison with health providers and government agencies to assure highest level of care and quality of life for mentally disabled adults.
San Jose, CACityYear AmeriCorps 
Corps Member1994-1995
  • With diverse team, designed and implemented free day camps for year-round elementary school students.
  • Elected Team Sponsor Liaison to facilitate team's relationship with its corporate sponsor.
  • Managed team as interim Team Leader, March 1995-June 1995.
Relevant Experience
French: fluent
Haitian Creole: proficient
Spanish: working knowledge
Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Short-term service and mission trips to Honduras, New Orleans, and Burundi
Skills and Qualifications
Woodruff Scholar, Emory University, 2001-2004
Award for Academic Excellence for the seminary graduate with the highest academic record, Emory University, 2004
Claude H. Thompson Award for concrete expression of the Gospel of Christ through acts of justice and reconciliation, Emory University, 2004
Phi Beta Kappa, Emory University, 1999
Bray Prize for Outstanding Senior in French Studies, Emory University, 1999
Honors and Awards
 
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Shane Michael Sanders Marcus
Shane.Marcus@yale.edu
Confirmed Episcopalian looking for opportunities to exercise gifts in liturgical artistry and youth / children's ministry while at the same time beginning the process towards ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven CT

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Houghton College, Houghton NY
Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Magna Cum Laude, 2009
Education
Norwalk, CTGrace Episcopal Church 
Seminarian InternSeptember 2011- Present
Academic year intern for a small, exciting parish starting the process of officially merging with Iglesia Betania, a Spanish speaking Episcopal Church.
  • participate weekly in Sunday Rite II Eucharist, leading ante-communion and preaching as scheduled
  • attend and lead as scheduled the Practicing Prayers spirituality group
  • plan and teach the daily office and spiritual practices for Advent
  • participate in weekly theological reflection with rector
  • attend all Executive Committee and Vestry meetings
Berkeley Divinity School
September 2011 - PresentChapel MinisterNew Haven, CT
Academic year member of a four student team (+ three musicians) charged with planning and co-ordinating seven weekly liturgical services
  • Plan weekly Holy Eucharist services using the full liturgical breadth and historical tradition of the Anglican Communion
  • Co-ordinate daily (M-F) Morning Prayer and once weekly Evensong
  • Assist in training all students for all liturgical duties
  • Review all weekly services
  • Participate in weekly supervision to monitor personal and community needs
New Haven, CTYale University Chaplain's Office 
Global Grounds ManagerApril 2010 - September 2011
Manager for weekly, late-night coffeehouse on Yale's undergraduate Old Campus, designed as a safe, social alternative to undergraduate drinking culture
  • Trained and supervised undergraduate employees
  • Maintained awareness of social dynamics, including assisting students in medical or personal distress.
  • Engage students one-on-one in discussions of spiritual practices and interfaith dialogue
Oklahoma City, OKINTEGRIS Baptist Hospital 
Chaplain InternMay 2010 - August 2010
CPE student serving as single floor chaplain for Oklahoma City's second largest hospital
  • planned and led tri-weekly Sunday service for long term patients
  • responded to emergencies as needed
  • visited early morning pre-surgery patients
Topeka, KSFairlawn Heights Wesleyan Church 
Children's Ministry InternMay 2008 - August 2008
Served as one of two summer interns for children's ministry at a vibrant, 400 member Wesleyan church
  • collaborated with other team members to planweekly lesson, worship, and craft activities
  • taught weekly Bible story to students from pre-K to 5th grade
  • served as camp counselor for state-wide children's camp
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Evangelism Network 
Liturgist and founding memberSeptember 2009 - Present
One of six original members working on theory and practical skills to renew an understanding of evangelism in a progressive way
  • planned gradual series of liturgies for evangelism using the structure of the Daily Office
  • planned evening vigil for anointing and claiming of spiritual archetypes for evangelism
  • led discussions on the role of liturgy and spiritual practice related to evangelism
Houghton, NYHoughton College Office of Church Relations 
Ministry Team MemberJune - August 2006, 2007, 2009
Member of team of students who traveled to different church camps across the northeast
  • served as cabin counselor, worship leader, security, or kitchen officer as needed
  • planned weekly devotions and prayer time for team members
  • served as team leader in final year, responsible to communicate arrival and departure times with camp coordinator and oversee all transportation plans
Ministry Experience
New Haven, CTYale University Sterling Memorial Library 
Access Services EmployeeSeptember 2009 - Present
Member of large team of workers responsible to maintain main university library stacks
  • lead student shelving teams
  • train entry-level students basic methods for sorting and shelving tasks
New Haven, CTYale University 
Research AssistantSeptember 2009 - June 2010
Member of student team participating in city-wide research on churches and activism
  • scheduled and conducted 90-minute survey with New Haven clergy
  • typed transcriptions of recorded interviews
  • met monthly with research facilitator to discuss data trends
Other Professional Experience
  • Served as member of Yale Divinity School Committee on Spiritual Life for '10-'11 academic year, including representing the group to the YDS Student Council
  • Sang for two years with Yale Camerata, an Institute of Sacred Music choir
  • Three year member of Houghton College Choir, serving as member of the choir public relations team
  • Served as member of Houghton College Committee for Spiritual Life from spring '07 to spring '09, responsible for chapel curriculum and evaluation of potential chapel speakers
  • Served as president and facilitator of Gadfly, Houghton College's philosophical society
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
  • George A. Comstock Scholarship awarded by Berkeley Divinity School, 2010 and 2011
Honors And Awards
 
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Kelly Moughty
kelly.moughty@yale.edu
I am a candidate from the Diocese of Connecticut who is passionate about Christian formation programs for children, youth, and adults. I have experience as a lay professional working in parishes where I developed skills in volunteer management, mission trip planning, fund-raising, and ministry development.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts, 2005
Major: Religion
Education
Trumbull, CTGrace Episcopal Church 
Seminarian InternSeptember 2011-present
  • Facilitate planning for year-long adult education initiative that will culminate in Easter Vigil service with confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmations. Initiative oriented toward greater comfort in articulation of faith with eye toward parish growth and community development.
  • Attend vestry, finance, communications, and other committee meetings to increase knowledge of administrative duties associated with ordained ministry.
  • Lead Sunday morning worship in a variety of capacities including reading scripture, leading prayers, participating in healing prayers, preaching once monthly, and providing input for service planning.
Shelton, CTSt. Paul's Episcopal Church 
Parish InternSummer, 2011
  • Facilitated youth group through transitional period in leadership. Responsibilities included co-leading youth mission trip with 13 middle and high school students to Harrisburg, PA, planning and supervising at weekly summer Bible study, assisting consultant-lead discernment meetings of youth and adults regarding future of youth program at parish.
  • Led portion of vacation Bible school for children 3-10 rooted in communication and articulation of children's faith experience.
  • Leadership role in Eucharistic worship services on Sundays and Wednesdays including leading prayers and 6 preaching opportunities.
Bridgeport, CTBridgeport Hospital 
Chaplain InternSummer, 2010
  • Student in Clinical Pastoral Education at major trauma center with burn unit in southern Connecticut. Participated in 100 hours of education and over 300 hours of clinical time including overnight on calls.
Washington, DCSt. Columba's Episcopal Church 
Associate for Children's and Youth MinistriesAugust 2006 - July 2009
  • Facilitated weekly planning of Christian Formation programs for children 3-18, including volunteer recruitment and coordination of approximately 150 Sunday School teachers and Youth Leaders in large parish.
  • Led yearly mission trip to Barbour County, WV where 15-25 high schoolers and 9-12 adult volunteers spent a week on home repair at three separate sites. Also facilitated week long outreach program for middle schoolers who visit 5 different social service agencies in the DC Metropolitan area.
  • Organized and executed fundraisers including wreath sale, soup sale, and flamingo flocking that combined grossed approximately $51,000.
  • Staff Liaison to Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry. Included volunteer recruitment, facilitating Individual Spiritual Formation Plans for students with special needs, assisting in worship integration (accessible seating, large-print bulletins, and hearing devices), improving physical accessibility throughout building.
Darien, CTSt. Luke's Episcopal Church 
Assistant to Youth MinistriesSummers, 2003, 2004, & 2005
  • Rejuvenated congregationally-based Youth Ministry program by running first series of weekly meetings in more than a year, with an average attendance of approximately 12 to 15 students in 2003. Participant numbers remained steady in following summers.
  • Assisted in the planning and participated in the pilot of a week-long mission trip for adults at an orphanage in San Pedro Sula, Honduras in July 2005. Responsibilities included co-planning curriculum for Vacation Bible School program and procuring all supplies; co-facilitating onsite VBS program with young girls age 3-17.
  • Assisted in the planning of and helped lead week long mission trip for Middle Schoolers to Lewiston, ME. Also aided in the planning of 10-day mission trip for High Schoolers to the Navajo Indian Reservation.
  • Assisted in the creation of a new Confirmation curriculum designed for eighth graders; organized the community service portion of the program.
New York, NYCathedral of St. John the Divine 
InternSummer, 2004
  • Participated in individualized program facilitated by Dean Kowalski designed to explore ministry in the Episcopal Church. Included discussions with various employees of the Cathedral such as Canons, Seminarians, and Program Directors, as well as reports and discernment time with the Dean.
New York, NYThe Episcopal Church Foundation 
InternSummer, 2003
  • Analyzed information regarding grants given by the Foundation for the years 1973-1984 and streamlined remaining paperwork.
Relevant Experience
Plymouth Meeting, PAMartin Luther School 
Classroom InternSeptember 2005 - June 2006
  • Served as full-time school classroom assistant responsible for maintaining a safe environment and providing support for emotionally disturbed and/or cognitively delayed children aged 6-14; aided in academic development, advancement of social skills, and provided extra support for children recently entered into residential treatment facilities.
  • Intermittently assisted as a Mental Health Worker in a residential treatment facility.
  • Additional training: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention; Certification in First Aid and CPR.
  • Simultaneously member of Servant Year, internship program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Responsibilities included participating fully in an intentional Christian community, planning of weekly worship sessions, and aiding in discernment process of fellow interns
Other Professional Experience
 
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Sam Owen
sam.owen@yale.edu
Candidate for holy orders from the Diocese of Colorado seeks an assistant position in a vibrant parish. Experience and interests include preaching, teaching, pastoral care, mission work in Haiti and parish administration.
Profile
Yale Divinity School / Berkeley Divinity School at Yale
Master of Divinity (projected graduation May 2012)
Diploma of Anglican Studies (projected graduation May 2012)

University of Miami

Master of Business Administration, May 1992

Tulane University
Bachelor of Arts: English, May 1982
Education
New Haven, CTBerkeley Divinity School at Yale 
Chapel MinisterFall 2011-present
berkeleydivinity.net
  • Facilitate a worship and learning environment modeling Christian love.
  • Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to plan and execute creative worship within the Anglican-Episcopal tradition.
  • Train peers in the intricacies of liturgical leadership.
  • Act as mediator for community concerns.
Bondo, HaitiSt. Marie Madeleine Episcopal Church 
Missionary and SeminarianSummer 2010 and 2011
  • Organized and led mission team of five from St. John's North Haven to build a playground in this rural parish.
  • Preached in Creole 10 times.
  • Made pastoral visits to parisioners in this tiny village.
  • Served in other Episcopal parishes in Haiti including St. Paul's in Petit Trou de Nippes.
  • Nine trips to Haiti overall, ranging in duration from nine days to one month.
North Haven, CTSt. John's Episcopal Church 
SeminarianAugust 2010-present
  • Serving this parish of 250 members by co-leading worship, preaching, and training acolytes and leading weekly Bible study.
Littleton, COPorter and Littleton Adventist Hospitals 
CPE ResidentJanuary 2007-May 2008
  • Served as Hospital Chaplain for this Level II trauma center.
  • Completed three CPE units.
  • Achieved Level II advanced CPE certification
St. John's Episcopal Church
January 2006-January 2008Senior WardenBouder, CO
  • Provided lay leadership to this parish of 1500 members.
  • Provided support to and collaboration with the rector.
  • Managed the disbursement of a major gift of $1.4 million by alloting 25% to debt retirement, 25% to operations, 25% to outreach, and 25% to savings.
  • Led monthly vestry meetings and semi-annual vestry retreats.
September 2003-January 2006Stewardship Chairperson
  • Led stewardship initiative for three years during a time when the parish annual budget increased from $750k to $1 Million
  • Focused on tithing as a spiritual practice
  • Transformed stewardship into a year-round ministry based on the four seasons: Fall (gathering), Spring (planting), Summer (rest and renewal) and Winter (legacy)
  • Gave away the weekly loose plate offering to local, national, and international charities as a model of giving for congregants. Annual loose plate giving increased from $24k to $60k. Overall pledges also increased.
Relevant Experience
Boulder, COConversant Solutions 
Vice President Business Development December 2003 to October 2006
  • Responsible for marketing, sales and business development for a consulting firm whose mission is to help executives have effective conversations.
Denver, COTechnology for All-Colorado 
Founder and Executive DirectorApril 2000 to March 2003
  • Founded and led this non-profit organization to help low-income children and families in Denver, CO obtain access to computers and training. To date TFA (now called C3 Colorado) has distributed over 25,000 computers.
Clearwater, FL HQLincare, Inc. 
Area Manager, Region ManagerApril 1994 to October 1999
Lincare.com
  • Responsible for sales and operations for the Arkansas Area and later the Rocky Mountain Region.
  • Lincare provides home respiratory equipment and services.
  • Managed $36 Million budget, 50 locations, 300 employees.
Santa Ana, CA HQTokos Medical Corporation 
Marketing Representative, Sales Manager January 1988 to April 1994
  • Responsible for sales, marketing, and management for this home health care company focused on high risk pregnancies.
Rochester, NY HQXerox Corporation 
Account ManagerOctober 1983-January 1988
  • Sold copiers, electronic typewriters, and personal computers.
Other Professional Experience
  • Founding member of the Episcopal Evangelism Network, a progressive intra-seminary organization proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Conversant in Spanish, fluent in Haitian Creole.
  • International travel in 2008 and 2009 to early New Testament sites of Ephesus, Corinth, Crete, Thessalonica, and Athens. Spent time in Taize and Mount Athos monasteries.
  • Featured in recent New York Times article on faith and tennis.
  • Engaged in a professional sabbatical from October 1999-April 2000.
Additional Information
 
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Emily Phillips
emily.phillips@yale.edu
Postulant for Holy Orders from Diocese of Connecticut seeks entry level ministry position that will best utilize passion for, and skills in youth ministry, pastoral care and spiritual direction.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and English Honors, 2008
Education
Stonington, CTCalvary Church 
Seminarian2011-present
Academic year intern for this small Episcopal congregation in coastal Connecticut
  • responsible for planning and teaching confirmation class
  • starting and leading Youth Group
  • participating in regular Sunday services, preaching regularly, and participating as sub-deacon, acolyte, chalice-bearer and lector
  • teach adult education classes in Spring
  • organizing the congregation's participation in Advent dinner, youth drama productions, youth fundraising and youth retreat
Farmington, CTJohn Dempsey Hospital 
Student Chaplainsummer, 2011
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at suburban hospital
  • responded to all emergencies when on duty as well as the daily spiritual care of patients on the neonatal intensive care, obstetrics, labor and delivery, cardiology, medical psychology and in and out patient psychology units.
  • completed scheduled to respond to emergencies, deaths, and pastoral care requests hospital-wide
  • prepared and led spirituality groups as a part of out patient psychological care
New Haven, CTChapel on the Green 
Intern2010-2011
Intern at Chapel on the Green, a weekly outdoor Episcopal worship service with a regular congregation of 60-80 street and housed residents of New Haven.
  • preached regularly
  • helped facilated schedule for weekly brown bag lunch for all congregants
  • partnered with the Diocese to assemble a homeless immersion experience weekend for youth using Chapel on the Green as the cornerstone.
  • led music weekly (vocal and drumming)
  • assisted with pastoral care of the community
New York, NYTrinity Wall Street 
Seminary InternSummer 2010
Seminary Intern for the Summer Intensive program for this iconic, urban, and socially progressive parish; a church that actively works for a world of good.

  • worked with the homeless community in the Lower East Side through the brown bag lunch program
  • participated in the liturgical life of the parish including daily Eucharist and weekly Sunday worship
  • taught an adult education program on radical hospitality
  • preached regularly at both Trinity Wall Street and St. Paul's Chapel at Ground Zero
  • helped coordinate and served as chaplain on mission trip to New Orleans
  • provided congregational pastoral care and hospital visits
Stratford, CTChrist Church 
SeminarianSept 2009 - May 2010
Served as seminarian during the congregation's final year with long-standing rector, the Rev. Stuhleman.
  • planned and taught Confirmation Class
  • started and ran Youth Group
  • participated in weekly Sunday services as a preacher, acolyte, lector, chalice-bearer, and subdeacon
  • helped plan liturgies for Advent Lessons and Carols and Holy Week 2010
  • helped organize congregation involvement in Crop Walk
Ministry Experience
New Haven, CTYale Divinity School 
Community Life Coordinator2010-2011
  • employed by Yale Divinity School to oversee the 32 community organizations on campus
  • responsible for the bugets for these organizations
  • helped lead advise the leaders of these groups in financial and adminstrative decisions
  • organized and planned two major parties for 200+ student and faculty members of the Yale community
  • facilitated discussions between students and faculity about community issues
Winston Salem, NCSummit School 
Substitute Teacher2008-2009
  • Substitute teacher for local private school
  • Substitute taught for grades K- 9
  • Tutored students in Math, History and Spanish
Other Professional Experience
  • Extensive travel and cross cultural experiences in 16 countries
  • Mission work in New Orleans and El Salvador
  • Study Abroad experiences in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, China and England.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Spanish
  • Reading knowledge of Latin
  • Choral training
  • Undergraduate Minor in Drama. Served as Artisitc Director for local theatre company in Chapel Hill, NC (2007). Performed in cast of 5 shows between 2004-2008.
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
 
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Joshua Rodriguez
joshua.a.rodriguez@yale.edu
Postulant from the Diocese of Northwest Texas with passion for parish ministry, especially Christian education of children, adult Christian education, and pastoral care, seeks curate or associate position.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, CT

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Languages, Summa cum Laude, 2008
Education
Trinity Episcopal Church
2011-presentAdvanced Seminary InternSeymour, CT
Academic year intern for this small, rural broad church parish located in Connecticut's Naugatuck River Valley.
  • participate as scheduled in the lector and lay Eucharistic minister rota for weekly Rite I and Rite II services
  • preach monthly
  • serve as cantor as needed
  • assist in teaching Inquirers' and Confirmation Classes for adults and teenagers
  • teach opening devotionals and lead singing for Church School children (ages 5-10)
  • second year project focuses on providing Christian Education resources for parents of Church School-aged children to use for in-home reinforcement of Church School curriculum
2010-2011Seminary InternSeymour, CT
Academic year intern for this small, rural broad church parish located in Connecticut's Naugatuck River Valley.
  • participated as scheduled in the lector and lay Eucharistic minister rota for weekly Rite I and Rite II services
  • preached monthly
  • shadowed Stewardship Campaign
  • served as cantor for Easter Vigil
  • planned and taught adult forum for Advent, focusing on the Gospel texts from the Revised Common Lectionary
  • taught opening devotional and led singing for Church School children (ages 5-10)
Lubbock, TXCovenant Health System 
Chaplain Resident2008-2009
Served as an ecumenical chaplain in a 1338 bed Roman Catholic hospital while in a four-unit Clinical Pastoral Education residency.
  • primary areas of coverage were a cardiac telemetry unit and a general medicine/surgical recovery unit
  • provided overnight on-call coverage on a rotating basis
  • responded to the spiritual needs of staff, patients, and family members, especially during deaths and medical emergencies
  • participated in monthly memorial services
Lubbock, TXSt. Christopher's Episcopal Church 
Sunday School Teacher2008-2009
Volunteered as teacher for Junior High Sunday School Class.
  • taught weekly Sunday School lessons using Living the Good News curriculum
Jacksboro, TXJacksboro Church of Christ 
Intern2007
Coordinated summer youth group events for a rural congregation without a full-time youth minister.
  • planned summer schedule
  • developed and taught curriculum for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening classes for junior high and high school students
  • led monthly devotionals on Sunday nights
  • organized service projects with Concerned Citizens of Jack County
  • chaperoned trips to Pine Springs Christian Camp and served as activity director for these sessions
  • compiled youth group praise song book
Fort Worth, TXFortress Ministries 
Junior High Intern2005
Served as a summer intern working with the Junior High Youth Minister of an inner-city church.
  • planned and taught curriculum for daily Bible study with junior high boys
  • organized and lead weekly field trips
  • chaperoned trips to area-wide youth events and Camp of the Hills
Ministry Experience
New Haven, CTYale Divinity School 
BTFO Coordinator2010
Served as one of two student coordinators for YDS' "Before the Fall Orientation" for incoming students.
  • developed, planned, and led orientation program
  • worked collaboratively with administration, staff, and faculty to ensure that the needs of Yale University, Yale Divinity School, Berkeley Divinity School, and the Institute of Sacred Music were met in the orientation program
  • recruited and managed a staff of volunteers
  • managed significant budget
  • produced promotional writing for an orientation blog and written program
Other Professional Experience
  • Spanish (novice)
  • Reading abilities in Greek, Latin and Hebrew
  • Musical skills and experience includes planning and leading congregational singing in a variety of styles, including praise and worship, traditional hymns, Taize and Iona songs, and world song
  • experience in leading Spanish-language worship
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
Anglican Association of Biblical Scholars' Seminarian Exegesis Paper Competition Winner, 2010
Honors And Awards
 
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Janine Schenone
janine.schenone@yale.edu
I am a Candidate for Holy Orders to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church. I am passionate about urban ministry, dynamic preaching, compelling adult education and youth group programs, enlivening worship, interfaith dialogue, and evangelism to the unchurched and those disenchanted with Christianity.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012.

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012.

Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut
  • Clinical Pastoral Education, one unit 2010.

University of California, Davis, California
  • Master of Arts magna cum laude in English and Creative Writing, 1987.

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
  • Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude in both English and Creative Writing, 1984.
Education
Hartford, ConnecticutSociety for the Increase of the Ministry 
Marketing consultant2011-present
  • Propose marketing campaigns and assist with marketing writing.
  • Write weekly blog about seminary life.
New Haven, ConnecticutBerkeley Divinity School at Yale 
Communications Assistant2011-present
  • Write news stories, newsletters and advertisements.
  • Maintain seminary web site and Facebook page.
Yale-New Haven Hospital
2010-2011On-call chaplainNew Haven, Connecticut
  • Serve a 1000-bed, Trauma I hospital as on-call chaplain on overnight shifts, providing pastoral care to a widely diverse population.
Hartford, ConnecticutTrinity Episcopal Church 
Seminary Intern2010-2011
  • Preached to large, diverse urban congregation.
  • Planned funerals and designed special liturgies.
  • Performed a variety of liturgical roles.
New Haven, ConnecticutBerkeley Divinity School at Yale 
Chapel Minister2010-2011
  • Designed and implemented a broad spectrum of liturgies: contemporary, broad, and High Church Eucharists; Stations of the Cross Liturgy with contemporary applications; Morning Prayer in Spanish.
  • Supervised fellow seminarians in their liturgical roles.
Carmichael, CaliforniaSt. Michael's Episcopal Church 
Education for Ministry Mentor2006-2009
  • Facilitated Education for Ministry course material discussions and theological reflections with groups of 6-10 adult students.
CaliforniaVarious churches 
Lay leader1987-2009
  • Initiated and facilitated adult bible study groups.
  • Launched and co-led youth groups for middle and high schoolers.
  • Preached and performed a variety of liturgical roles.
  • Served on the vestry, including as stewardship chair.
  • Represented church as diocesan delegate.
  • Choir member, director, and keyboardist.
  • Wrote and performed in liturgical dramas.
Relevant Experience
Sacramento, CaliforniaAmerican River College 
English Professor2001-2011
  • Taught traditional and online courses in literature, composition, creative writing, and technical communication.
  • Managed Technical Communication program and designed curriculum.
Mountain View, CaliforniaVarious web companies 
Marketing consultant2000-2001
  • Proposed and wrote content, managed content partnerships, and helped design content management systems for various web companies.
Los Gatos, CaliforniaNetflix.com 
Director of Product Management1999-2000
  • Managed redesign of commercial web site and personalization feature.
  • Coordinated large team of marketers, web designers, and engineers.
Mountain View, CaliforniaIntuit, Inc. 
Senior Producer, Quicken.com1996-2000
  • Managed launch of Investments Channel for Quicken.com.
  • Hired and managed team of web producers.
  • Co-designed web-based investment planning tools.
  • Wrote personal finance articles, online help and traditional manuals.
Silicon ValleyVarious high tech companies 
Manager, editor, technical writer1986-1996
  • Was the managing editor of several high tech publications.
  • Hired and managed course developers for NetWare Certified Education programs.
  • Wrote and edited course materials, manuals, online help, and advertising for employers such as Apple, Sun Microsystems, and Frame Technology.
Other Professional Experience
  • Read and speak some Spanish; read French, Italian, and German.
  • Member, Episcopal Peace Fellowship at Yale, where I have led week-long fasts for peace and poverty relief.
  • Regular volunteer at church food bank, New Haven, CT.
  • Lifetime professed member, Third Order, Society of Saint Francis.
Skills And Qualifications
  • William Palmer Ladd prize for middler with highest academic performance, Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, 2011.
  • Harriet Jackson Ely Prize for excellence and promise in theology, Yale Divinity School, 2011.
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1983
  • J. Scott Clark Scholarship for Fiction, 1983.
Honors And Awards
 
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Matthew Curtis Schneider
matthew.schneider@yale.edu
Candidate for Holy Orders from the Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, seeking a full-time pastoral position as a Curate or Associate/Assistant Rector. Interested in all aspects of multi-generational parish ministry.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, CT

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

Master of Arts, English, 2006
Certificate, Teaching Post-Secondary Reading, 2006
Certificate, Teaching Composition, 2005

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude in Technical & Professional Writing, 2002
Education
St. Peter's Episcopal ChurchMilford, CT
2011-presentAdvanced Seminary Intern
  • For advanced internship project, creating and facilitating an experiential adult discipleship program, including individualized spiritual direction, group activities, and a retreat.
  • Participate in Sunday Holy Eucharist services as preacher, lay Eucharistic minister, acolyte, and tenor in choir.
  • Assist with weddings, baptisms, and funerals.
  • Assist with pastoral care and Eucharistic visits.
2010-211Seminary Intern
  • Led a film series on the topic of "forgiveness."
  • Participated in Sunday Holy Eucharist services as preacher, lay Eucharistic minister, acolyte, usher, greeter, lector, altar guild, and healing prayer minister.
  • Assisted with weddings and baptisms.
  • Attended vestry and other leadership committees.
  • Taught Confirmation classes for youth.
New Haven, CTYale Divinity School Library, Ministry Resource Center 
Resource Assistant2010-present
  • Provided hospitality and customer service for patrons, helping them find resources that meet their ministerial needs.
  • Assisted with acquisitions decisions and processing new resources.
West Haven, CTConnecticut Veterans Affairs Health System 
Chaplain Intern2011
  • Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.
  • Provided routine pastoral care for medical/surgical wards, surgical intensive care unit, and emergency room.
  • Consulted with the Palliative Care team.
  • Served evening and weekend after-hours on-call shifts, responding to all emergencies and pastoral requests.
  • Led worship and preached at chapel services.
New Haven, CTSt. John's Episcopal Church 
Volunteer Seminarian2009-2010
  • Participated in Sunday Holy Eucharist services as a liturgical assistant, lay Eucharistic minister, and lector.
  • Preached on occasion.
Washington, DCGeorgetown University, Office of Campus Ministry 
Protestant Program Coordinator2007-2009
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the Protestant Chaplaincy.
  • Coordinated weekly inter-denominational Protestant worship services, holiday celebrations, and memorial services.
  • Served as staff adviser to three ecumenical student groups.
  • Led an alternative spring break trip to El Salvador.
  • Coordinated multiple ecumenical and interfaith activities, events, and prayer services.
  • Completed a 10-day Professional Management Certificate Program with the university's Human Resources.
Chevy Chase, MDAll Saints Episcopal Church 
Volunteer/Member2007-2009
  • Founded and led the church’s Young Adult Ministry for 20/30-somethings.
  • Led a bi-weekly men’s small group.
  • Sang tenor for church choir.
  • Regularly volunteered as a leader for the youth group, including leading summer high school mission trips.
Ministry Experience
San Francisco State UniversitySan Francisco, CA
2006-2007LecturerEnglish Department
  • Taught freshman, sophomore, and remedial composition.
  • Served as the adjunct faculty representative for the department.
2005-2006Graduate Teaching AssociateEnglish Department
  • Taught freshman, junior, and ESL composition.
  • Assisted instructors in ESL composition courses.
2005-2006Writing Unit CoordinatorCampus Academic Resource Program
  • Supervised writing tutorial staff.
  • Added support for reading and study skills, training tutors to provide such support.
  • Mentored in-coming unit coordinator and two associate coordinators.
  • Interviewed over 100 candidates for tutoring and coordinator positions, and hired and trained 20 tutors.
  • Authored a writing tutor training guide and the program's policies and procedures manual.
  • Completely redesigned the program’s website.
  • Developed and implemented new academic support workshops.
2003-2005Writing TutorCampus Academic Resource Program
  • Tutored hundreds of students individually.
  • Led academic support workshops.
Other Professional Experience
  • Completed the Way of Saint James pilgrimage in Spain (2003).
  • Cycled across the United States from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC with PUSH America's Journey of Hope (2001).
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
  • Harriet Jackson Ely Prize for excellence and promise in theology in the second year, Yale Divinity School (2011)
  • Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar, California State University (2005)
Honors and Awards
 
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Amy L. Spagna
amy.spagna@yale.edu
Seminarian from the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia with strong interests in Christian formation for all ages, liturgy, and pastoral care seeks entry level position in parish ministry.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut
Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Randolph-Macon College, Ashland, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts, Latin and Greek, magna cum laude, 1998
Education
St. Peter's Episcopal ChurchCheshire, Connecticut
September 2011-May 2012Advanced Supervised Ministries Intern
Academic year internship in this program-sized, growing suburban parish. Serve as part of a selective group of interns in their second year in the Supervised Ministries program who perform some typical internship tasks and also complete a major project.
  • Participate in education, pastoral care, preaching and liturgy as noted below
  • Serve as team leader for developing and implementing program components for Young Adults in Church group (students ages 15-18)
  • Major project: planning and fundraising for a summer mission trip
September 2010-May 2011Supervised Ministries Intern
  • Assist members of the clergy team in supporting program components, including alternative worship services and a variety of projects and events
  • Facilitate adult formation opportunities, including Sunday Adult Forum discussion, Lenten program, and weekday Bible study group
  • Assist with pastoral care, visitation, and liturgical planning
  • Preach 2-3 times per semester
  • Assist liturgically as subdeacon, chalice bearer, lector, and acolyte
  • Serve as officiant for bimonthly Choral Evensong
  • Write a column for the monthly parish newsletter
  • Served as chaplain for chorister program camp
Richmond, VirginiaChurch of the Epiphany (Episcopal) 
Full-time summer internship at this pastoral-sized suburban parish.
Summer SeminarianJune-August, 2011
  • Preached for both Sunday and weekday services
  • Assisted with liturgical planning for a variety of services
  • Facilitated and participated in adult formation opportunities
  • Assisted with pastoral care and visitation to homebound parishioners
  • Assisted in writing a business plan for the Lakeside Free Clinic, an ecumenical effort to provide medical care for the uninsured
  • Assisted with youth mission trip
Norwalk, ConnecticutNorwalk Hospital 
Full-time Clinical Pastoral Education student at this 328-bed community hospital.
Chaplain TraineeJune-August, 2010
  • Provided ongoing pastoral support to patients and their families within the general medical and post-surgical units at the hospital proper, and skilled nursing facility at Honey Hill Care Center
  • Participated in theological reflection and interfaith dialogue with colleagues from Jewish and Christian traditions
  • Led interfaith prayer services
Washington, D.C.Washington Hospital Center 
Full-time Clinical Pastoral Education student at this 926-bed urban trauma center.
Chaplain TraineeJune-August, 2004
  • Provided pastoral care to patients and families within the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit, surgical Intensive Care Unit, cardiac surgery, and general medical units
  • Shared hospital-wide on-call coverage with staff chaplains, residents and other interns, responding to a wide array of traumas, deaths, and complicated personal situations
  • Preached and led interfaith worship services with other interns
Ministry Experience
Fairfax, VirginiaFairfax County Public Schools 
Latin TeacherAugust 1998-June 2009
Other Professional Experience
  • Licensed Lay Eucharistic Minister since 1997
  • Vestry member at All Saints' Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel, Alexandria, Virginia, 2008
  • Facilitated activities for youth at All Saints', 2002-2008
  • Legislative Aide for the 2003 General Convention
  • Over 25 years' experience in choral music, including as a cantor and section leader in church choirs; soprano soloist and chorus member, The Metropolitan Chorus, Arlington, Virginia, 2005-09; member of Cathedral Choral Society, Washington, D.C., 2000
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
  • Society for the Increase of the Ministry Kaman Scholar, 2011-12
  • "Seminarian of the Week" contributor to The Episcopal Church's lectionary blog for the week ending July 10, 2011
  • Participated in the Preaching Excellence Program, a weeklong conference for Episcopal seminarians facilitated by outstanding faculty and professionals in homiletics, Villanova University, June 2011
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Randolph-Macon College, 1998
Honors And Awards
 
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Benjamin Straley
37 Avon St - Apt 1 • New HavenCT 06511
CELL PHONE 614-561-8913
benjamin.pearce.straley@gmail.com
Profile
Highly experienced church musician with top-level training and education in the field seeks employment as an assistant organist/choirmaster in a parish that values rich liturgical worship, utilizing the full breadth of the Anglican tradition. Currently discerning a vocation to ordained ministry.
Education
Yale Divinity School
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

Yale Institute of Sacred Music

Candidate, Master of Divinity Certificate, 2012
Master of Music Certificate, 2010

Yale School of Music
Master of Music, 2010

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bachelor of Music, 2008
Experience
2011-presentSaint Peter's Church  Cheshire, CT
Seminary Intern
Academic year intern for a medium-sized, family-centered parish bursting with activity, dedicated to serving their community, and utilizing every individual member's talents to build up the Body of Christ.
  • collaborate in planning the liturgy on a weekly basis with the Rector and Director of Music
  • lead in weekly celebrations of the Eucharist, assisting at the altar and preaching
  • officiant for Evensong and other occasional services
  • assist with provision of pastoral care and presence to members of the community (i.e. hospital, nursing home visitations)
  • featured speaker at 4 coffee hour forums throughout the year, focusing on the topics of hymnody and liturgy
  • co-teach young adult education (Journey 2 Adulthood and Young Adult Confirmation Class)
2008-presentBerkeley Divinity School  New Haven, CT
Music Director
Assist in overseeing and nurturing the worship life of the community through music, both as a choirmaster and organist.
  • serve as organist and choirmaster of the school's weekly celebration of the Eucharist
  • responsible for music at Morning and Evening Prayer, working closely with the officiants and chapel team for those services
  • created and implemented use of a unique collection of musical settings for the school's twice-weekly sung Morning Prayer service
  • led the Senior Colloquium session on liturgical chanting/singing
2008-2011Trinity Church on the Green  New Haven, CT
Organ Scholar
Assistant to the Director of Music of a large, urban parish with a nationally renowned music program.
  • organist for multiple weekly services of Holy Eucharist, Choral Matins and Evensong
  • assisted in the training, rehearsal, and conducting of three different choirs: the Choir of Men & Boys, the Choir of Men & Girls (both professional), and the parish volunteer choir (the Trinity Singers)
  • regularly helped to plan the music for services, as well as creating musical settings when needed
  • accompanied the Choir of Men & Boys on several trips, including a 2-week tour of England, singing in various cathedrals and choral foundations
  • focused on the community-building aspects of the program, establishing close relationships with chorister parents and their families, and on the personal formation of the choristers
  • preached on an occasional basis
2009-2011Episcopal Church at Yale  New Haven, CT
Organist & Choirmaster
Responsible for overseeing and providing music for the community's weekly liturgy, and directing a fully professional choir of young adult men and women.
  • solely responsible for planning of music and liturgy - a blend of "traditional" Episcopal worship interspersed with newer, contemporary music
  • led choir in both the classics of Anglican choral repertoire as well as new pieces by current composers
  • organized two concerts by the choir, one of which was recorded and issued on CD to Alumni and Donors, titled "Endless Your Grace"
  • responsible for bulletin production
  • preached and led Bible Study on occasion, as personal involvement with the undergraduate community grew
2010-2011Marquand Chapel, Yale Divinity School  New Haven, CT
Chapel Organist
  • organist/pianist for chapel services and choir rehearsals
  • collaborated in planning for an imaginative, diverse, ecumenical worship community
2006-2008Canterbury Fellowship at Indiana University  Bloomington, IN
Peer Minister
  • officiated and assisted at weekly Evening Prayer/Eucharist
  • assisted the Chaplain in her various liturgical duties (marriages, burials, blessings)
  • representative in University interfaith activities, including Christian/Muslim dialogue panels, including a multi-faith service with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
  • helped in planning of joint liturgies with the Lutheran Campus Ministry
  • student representative to the Vestry of Trinity Church, Bloomington
Honors And Awards
Downes prize, Yale Divinity School, 2011
This prize is awarded in recognition of excellence in the public reading of scripture and of hymns.

Contestant, Haarlem Organ Festival's competition in improvisation, 2010
This internationally renowned festival has invited only two Americans to compete in the last 40 years.

Mary Baker prize, Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University, 2009
This prize is awarded to those who have "demonstrated in the opinion of the faculty the ability and collaborative spirit necessary for a skilled organ accompanist."

Robert Baker prize, Institute of Sacred Music, Yale University, 2008
This prize is given to those deemed by the faculty to be among the top one or two percent of young organists in the country.
 
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Jesse Zink
jesse.zink@yale.edu
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Candidate, Master of Divinity, 2012

Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven CT

Candidate, Diploma in Anglican Studies, 2012

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
M.A., International Relations, 20005

Acadia University, Wolfville, NS Canada
B.A., Classics and Political Science, 2004
Education
New Haven, CTBerkeley Divinity School at Yale 
Chapel MinisterAugust 2011-present
Liturgical planner for seminary community that emphasizes both traditional and innovative worship styles
  • Design, develop, and implement weekly community Eucharists in a wide variety of Anglican styles
  • Work with chapel team to organize and coordinate daily office worship
New Haven, CTSt. Luke's Episcopal Church 
Deacon / Volunteer Seminary InternJan. 2010-present
Intern for historically African-Caribbean Episcopal Church; a socioeconomically diverse, urban congregation with Anglo-Catholic liturgical sensibilities.
  • Plan and facilitate regular Bible study series
  • Serve in weekly liturgy as sub-deacon; preach monthly
  • Assist with Sunday school class for high-school students
Cambridge, EnglandChrist College Chapel 
SeminarianSept. 2010-Dec. 2010
Intern at historic Cambridge college chapel committed to integrating faith and academics.
  • Served in liturgical leadership roles at Sunday morning Eucharist and Evensong; preached regularly
  • Planned and facilitated weekly book-study group with students
Norwalk, CTNorwalk Hospital 
Chaplain TraineeSummer 2010
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit during summer program at major community hospital.
  • Provided spiritual care to patients and staff in emergency department, intensive care unit, and oncology ward
  • Worked with the planning team for the weekly non-traditional inter-faith worship service
Mthatha, South AfricaItipini Community Project 
Assistant Project Coordinator / Episcopal MissionaryAug. 2007-June 2009
Assisted in all aspects of management and operation of community center in a shantytown community built on a garbage dump in remote town in South Africa
  • Supervised case management and pastoral care for patients with tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS
  • Designed and implemented micro-credit program for women borrowers
  • Led after-school reading clubs for high-school-age students
  • Implemented English-language music program in pre-school
  • As a Young Adult Service Corps missionary of the Episcopal Church, involved numerous individuals and organizations in work through web log writings and personal communication
Bement Camp and Conference CenterCharlton, MA
summers 1998-2005
summer 2005Summer Camp Director
Chief day-to-day administrator of diocesan summer camp. Responsibilities included:
  • Supervising operation and management of all camp programs
  • Working colloboratively with senior administrative team
  • Hiring and firing staff members
  • Communicating with parents and guardians about status of children
  • Reporting to diocese on status of camp programs
summers 2001-2004Small Groups Facilitator
  • Oversaw small groups designed to deepen faith of staff members and provide mutual accountability and support, designed weekly Bible studies
  • Ultimately responsible for pastoral needs of every staff member
summers 1998-2004Various staff Positions
  • Multiple responsibilities over many summers, including Waterfront Director, Program Director, cabin counselor, trip leader, challenge course facilitator
Ministry Experience
Nome, AlaskaKNOM AM/FM 
Deputy News DirectorAug. 2005-Aug. 2007
Critical member of award-winning news department serving vast area of rural Alaska
  • Responsible for a wide range of beats and reading several daily newscasts
  • Extensive live, unscripted experience providing sled dog race and election coverage and hosting a weekly listener call-in show
  • Frequent travel to surrounding remote Alaska native subsistence villages
  • Stories often aired on statewide Alaska Public Radio Network
Nome, AlaskaUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks, Northwest Campus 
Adjunct ProfessorFall 2006
  • Developed and taught course on American Foreign Policy after 9/11
Other Professional Experience
  • Extensive international travel experience: Uganda (2007), Lesotho (2008), Djibouti (2009), Ethiopia (2009), Sudan (2010), Ecuador (2010), China (2011), Nigeria (2011), South Sudan (2011)
  • Languages: isiXhosa (advanced), French (moderate)
  • Intermediate reading ability: Greek, Latin
Additional Information, Qualifications and Experience
  • Ministry Fellow, Fund for Theological Education, 2010-2011
  • Mary Kady Tew Prize for excellence in history, theology, and ethics, Yale Divinity School, 2011
  • Eleanor Lee McGee Prize for a rising Middler who ranks highest in scholarship, Berkeley Divinity School, 2010
Honors And Awards
 
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