"Jim Magaw was recruited to Meadville Lombard with a rare full tuition Scholarship for Excellence. Time and time again, that decision has been affirmed, but no more so than when I visited his internship church and saw firsthand how he ministered to the Unitarian Universalists in that thriving congregation. He pastored to them with care and love, preached to them with wisdom and inspiration. Jim is one of our bright lights."
Lee Barker, President and Professor of Ministry, Meadville Lombard Theological School.
Lee Barker, President and Professor of Ministry, Meadville Lombard Theological School.
"Jim Magaw is a deep thinker, a wizard preacher, a sensitive pastor. He’s sophisticated about fundraising and has significant administrative experience. And, oh, the music he makes and the songs he sings. Jim’s ministry will be a gift to some lucky congregation and, indeed, to Unitarian Universalism. My own congregation is in transition and will be in search for a new minister in 2015. I hope we can find someone with the skills and savvy and smarts of Jim Magaw. I’m a solid fan!"
Denny Davidoff, former Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association
Denny Davidoff, former Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association
"Jim Magaw brings the 'whole package' as a minister: He is a gifted preacher, teacher, storyteller and musician. He is thoughtful and reflective, and engages with people at a deep caring level with the utmost integrity. The congregation that calls him will be fortunate indeed."
Dan Grandstaff, business coach, member and past board chair of the Eno River UU Fellowship, Durham, N.C.
Dan Grandstaff, business coach, member and past board chair of the Eno River UU Fellowship, Durham, N.C.
"Jim Magaw shared so much of himself during his ministry here. He quickly developed a large presence within our congregation and was widely viewed as a vital staff minister whom many congregants came to depend upon. Jim accomplished much, including: his exceptional worship services and sermons; his leadership
in small group formation and facilitation; and his steady, calming pastoral
care, dispensed generously and naturally. He educated, inspired, entertained, comforted, and, at times, transformed us."
Bill Mahony, chair of intern ministry committee and member, Eno River UU Fellowship, Durham, N.C.
Bill Mahony, chair of intern ministry committee and member, Eno River UU Fellowship, Durham, N.C.
"Jim Magaw is a uniquely gifted theologian, a person who is able to convey profound truths with clarity and grace. Jim is a deep thinker with an open heart, able to express with grace and beauty our common yearning for collective comfort in the face of suffering, and our shared delight in the play and growth that can emerge in response to abundance."
Sharon Welch, Provost and Professor of Religion and Society, Meadville Lombard Theological School.
Sharon Welch, Provost and Professor of Religion and Society, Meadville Lombard Theological School.
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