Ministry Mondays with Meg

Rev. Dr. Cedrick Von Jackson is a well-respected preacher, poet, speaker, writer, and educator. His list of accomplishments includes being a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Memphis Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, a Chalice Press Award Winner, and an initiate of the University of Mississippi chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, where heearned both a bachelor's degree in El...

Ilán Carlos was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, and has been a member of the American Baptist Church in Puerto Rico and currently congregates and is pre-ministerial candidate in Comunidad Mesa Abierta, A church in the Evergreen Association. Ilán Carlos received a Bachelor's degree in Humanities and Music from the University of Puerto Rico, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He based his ministry...

Margaret Marcuson  helps clergy get lighter and less burdened by their ministry so they can have more influence with less stress. She has worked with leaders from over 20 denominations as teacher and coach over 25 years. She is the author of  Leaders who Last  (2009)   and  Money and Your Ministry  (2014) .  An American Baptist minister, she served as pastor at First Baptist Church, Gardner, MA fo...

One of my favorite authors is back, Melinda Mitchell! My colleague and friend is back with her second book, Fortunate Son (Stardust and Ashes), which was released in December 2025. It's a spicy retelling of David with a sci-fi twist. Can love save us all?

This week, Meg chats with Dr. Dan Cash about 35 years in ministry, the wisdom found in everyday faith, and the inspiration behind his three books. It’s a heartfelt conversation about calling, growth, and finding grace in the beautiful mess of ministry. You can find 8 Questions Jesus Asked and Changing Church at www.judsonpresss.com and his first solo project, Dakota Dreams & Hoosier Heartland,...

Rev. Alicia Dixon-Garrard is a dynamic American Baptist clergywoman whose life’s journey reflects a rich tapestry of faith, resilience, and transformation. Alicia's early experiences shaped her understanding of spirituality as both a personal and communal endeavor. Her passion for serving others and commitment to her spiritual journey inspire her to foster community and nurture the souls of th...

Anne has served on the pastoral staff at Calvary Baptist Church of Denver—a welcoming and affirming American Baptist Churches USA congregation (Evergreen Region)—for 17 years, and has been Senior Pastor since January 2013. She believes that faith is a journey best shared in community; this is why she loves the local church: “My calling is to pastor a congregation through discerning leadership and...

Jennifer Schneider serves as the Associate Executive Minister for the American Baptist Churches of the Central Region. In this role, she is dedicated to supporting congregations across the region, with a particular passion for developing young leaders and helping churches create space for youth and emerging adults to grow in faith and leadership. Jennifer earned her bachelor's degree from the...

Meet Eric Sias from Berkeley School of Theology. Professor. Lilac Farmer.

Meet the Matos family, Global Servants to Mexico.

Meg chats with Matt and Tim about their book, From Distrust to Trust, published by Judson Press

Join Meg as she chats with LT Kadin Williams, who serves as a U.S. Navy Chaplain. A former pastor, Williams has served more than 2,700 sailors, building and developing their resiliency and coping skills.

Meet Tamara Jackson! From pastor to therapist/speaker/writer/ and filmmaker. Oh, and she's also a mom and wife. Hear more about her story here. You can learn more about Tamara at https://www.tamararjackson.com/

The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is President and CEO of Interfaith Alliance. An ordained Baptist minister, Rev. Raushenbush is a longtime leader in the interfaith movement. At Interfaith Alliance he works with affiliates, networks and leaders in Washington, D.C. and across the country to forge powerful alliances among people of diverse faiths and beliefs to build a resilient, inclusive democrac...

Meet Meg's former seminary advisor Rev. Dr. Kimberly Majeski. Dr. Majeski serves as the Executive Director of Christian Women Connection.

Dr. Mario Joseph, a devoted Christian author, and a community pillar, embodies a life committed to faith, family, and service. Born into the Catholic faith, Mario's spiritual journey would lead him on a remarkable path of devotion and purpose. In 1993, fate introduced Dr. Mario to Rolaine, who would later become his beloved wife for three decades and the nurturing mother of their five sons. Th...

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Wallace shares his love of sci-fi, scripture, and teaching. Meg runs out of words, at least momentarily. Robert is the pastor of McLean Baptist Church in Virginia. You can purchase his new book, A Prism of Song: Seeing the Old Testament through the Psalms at: https://amzn.to/3XN9qmd McLean Baptist Church https://www.mcleanbaptist.org/

Two Midwesterners talk about cats and ministry, oh, and pot-luck dinners. Join Meg and Rev. Dr. Melanie Hauser as Meg learns all about how Melanie created her own dream job and then a cat came along and made it even better! All things Reepicheep: You can follow Reepicheep on Instagram at Reepicheepthecat The etsy page where you can buy Reepicheep’s calendar and coloring book is here:  https://revd...

Meg chats with Revs. Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Seth David Clark, Mary Hamel, and Michael Friday about their recent trip to The Border Church in Tijuana, Mexico.

You might know Chris Large as a Hip-Hop producer for Biggie and Shaq, but do you know him as Rev. Dr. Christopher Michael Jones, pastor of Hillside Baptist Church in New Jersey? Do not miss this episode!!!

Rev. Anna Gheen might be one of the smartest people I have ever met. She also has amazing stories to tell. You do not want to miss this episode!

Meet Pet Pastor Julie Webb! Learn more about her ministry at www.petpastor.org

Vicki Penwell is a licensed midwife who has practiced for 42 years in Alaska, Mexico and Southeast Asia. She lives in the Philippines, where in 1991 she founded  the non-profit charitable organization Mercy In Action Vineyard, Inc that establishes birth centers in low-resource, high-mortality countries, and trains midwives with a global focus. Outcomes of almost 18,000 births in the Philippines us...

The free stuff: Free Chapter:  https://faithlead.org/funding-forward-book-launch/ Free Research E-book:  https://faithlead.org/funding-forward#ebook / Other links: Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Funding-Forward-Pathway-Sustainable-Ministry/dp/1506493335 Luther Seminary (info about the Jubilee Scholarship):  https://www.luthersem.edu/admissions/tuition-and-aid/scholarships/jubilee-scholarship/

Meg chats with Ryan Taylor about high school band, Indiana basketball- and ministry. Ryan serves in Denver as a Spiritual Director, dad, pastor of a house church, and the guy in charge of Costco runs. Ryan also wrote Awkward Spirituality: The Divinity of Ordinary Life (available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble). You can find out more about Ryan on the socials @accessryan.