Megan Anderson
megan.anderson@yale.edu
Candidate for Holy Orders from the Diocese of Northern California seeking a position in an Episcopal faith community utilizing passion and experience in mission, facilitative leadership, relational organizing, and evangelism.
Profile
Yale Divinity School, New Haven CT
Master of Divinity with Anglican Studies Diploma, anticipated May 2013
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts In Religious Studies with Honors, 2009
Master of Divinity with Anglican Studies Diploma, anticipated May 2013
University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts In Religious Studies with Honors, 2009
Education
New York, NYThe Episcopal Church Center
Missional Initiatives Consultant2012-present
Survey the core practices of missional ministry leaders based on one to one interviews of noteworthy leaders in two denominations
- Present findings in a series of online presentations offered as coaching for emerging missional leaders over the next 3 years
- Findings plus feedback to be published in an edited collection of essays offered to leaders of new expressions of ministry
New York, NYEpiscopal Standing Commission on Mission and Evangelism
Co-Chair2009-present
Lay Leader on Commission and member of Contextual Mission Sub-Committee
- Plan and facilitate meetings for Episcopal, Clergy, and Lay members
- Research mission and evangelism across the Episcopal Church
- Collaborate with members on goals and writing resolutions
- Report findings and recommendations to the General Convention
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship at General Convention
Young Adult Initiative Co-Coordinator2011-2012
Recruited and trained 8 young adult leaders from across the Episcopal Church to participate in the Young Adult Initiative at General Convention
- Taught church structure and governance
- Coached legislative advocacy, resolution writing and public testimony
- Consulted from my leadership in the previous 3 General Conventions
New Haven, CTEpiscopal Church of St. Paul & St. James
Seminary Intern2011-2012
Academic year internship in intentionally redeveloping inner-city Parish with innovative Jazz mass liturgy
- Assisted clergy in Sunday worship leadership including setting the table, leading prayers, serving at the altar, and acolyting
- Preached 2 sermons and 3 children's messages per semester without notes
- Participated in monthly vestry meetings and weekly worship and music review sessions
- Led key parish leaders and vestry members in community organizing and relational story-telling practices
New Haven, CTHospital of St. Raphael
Chaplain Internsummer, 2011
Earned one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education credit at this Level Two Trauma Center
- Provided pastoral care to Extensive Rehab Unit and Extended Care Facility
- Completed 24-hour on-call shifts as scheduled to respond to emergencies, deaths, and pastoral care requests hospital-wide
New Haven, CTThe Episcopal Church at Yale University
Seminarian2010-2011
Academic year internship at the Episcopal Campus Ministry of Yale University
- Led weekly ecumenical Bible studies
- Assisted clergy in Sunday worship duties as Sub-deacon
- Met with students on a one to one basis for pastoral care and support
- Assisted students in program and mission planning
Boston, MAThe Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts
Micah Project Fellow2009-20010
Served as an Episcopal Service Corps Member
- Worked at the Trinity Education for Excellence Program in the Trinity Boston Foundation; assisted with student leadership development, mentoring, tutoring, and family advocacy
- Lived in intentional Christian community rooted in prayer, discernment, and social justice action
- Engaged in the leadership of a community organizing campaign on local poverty alleviation through the church
Ministry Experience
Davis, CAThe Belfry
Student Ministry Assistant at Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry2007-2009
Peer Minister for students at the University of California, Davis
- Planned weekly social and religious gatherings for students, plus special events such as campus-wide lectures
- Recruited students to attend programs and increased participation three-fold
- Advised peers on social and faith issues and extended regular invitations to join worship community
- Represented the ministry at provincial and national conferences
Tahoe City, CANoel Porter Camp and Conference Center
Program Staff2004-2007
Worked as Clergy Assistant and Nurse for 4 summer seasons
- Led 30-75 youth weekly in programs, daily chapel, and field trips
- Worked closely with chaplains, developed new youth oriented liturgy
- Cared for campers’needs, assisted parents and other staff members
- Trained in community organizing and public narrative from professionals at the Kennedy School at Harvard University 2009-2010
- Leadership team member of Episcopal Evangelism Network 2010-present
- Attended Inclusivity Training facilitated by Allies For Change, 2012
- Trained in several models of large and small group facilitation including The Art of Hosting and FTE Vocation Care
Additional Skills And Qualifications
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