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Curriculum Vitae

"From the first moment you meet Jason, you feel valued and accepted. He has genuine warmth and caring that is transparent and authentic. He has a gentle demeanor, and has strength of character that is evident in the way he comports himself and his manner of speech. He acts like a leader and has the heart of a servant."

Intern Ministry Committee, Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim

Summary

  • Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton 2016-

  • Assistant Minister, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 2015-2016

  • Community Minister/Director of Recruitment & Admissions, Meadville Lombard School of Theology 2014-15

  • Ordained by the congregations of Orange Coast UU Church and UU Church in Anaheim on September 14, 2014

  • Granted Preliminary Fellowship Status from the Ministerial Fellowship Committee on March 27, 2014

 

Education

  • M.A, Interfaith Action, Claremont Lincoln University

  • M.Div, Meadville Lombard School of Theology

  • B.A., Creative Writing, University of Southern California

  • B.A., Film Criticism, University of Southern California

 

Awards

  • OC Weekly “OC People” Recognition 2017

  • Charles Billing Prize in Preaching 2014

  • Clayton Bowen Prize in New Testament Studies 2014

  • Meadville Lombard Faculty Prize for Religious Leadership 2014

  • Chautauqua Award "Minister of the Week" Scholarship 2013

  • Arnold and Julia Bradburd Full Tuition Scholarship for Ministerial Excellence 2011

 

Current Professional State/National Licenses

  • California State Certified HIV Prevention Counselor 2010-2015

 

Clinical Pastoral Education

  • St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA 2012

 

Significant Employment History

  • Minister, Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Fullerton 2016-

  • Assistant Minister, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church 2015-

  • Community Minister/Director of Recruitment & Admissions, Meadville Lombard School of Theology 2014-15

  • AIDS Services Foundation Orange County, HIV Prevention Counselor 2010-2015

  • Facilitator for Beloved Conversations Workshop 2013-14

  • Intern Minister, Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim 2012-14

  • Guest Minister & Preacher, Multiple Churches/events (30+) 2011-

  • Owner, JMC Designs 2001-2008 (Theatrical and Residential Design)

  • Editor and Proofreader 1996-2001 (Freelance, mostly for environmental impact reports)

  • Actor (Screen Actors Guild) 1996-1999 (Credits include New Line Cinema)

 

Volunteer Involvement

  • Crop Walk Fullerton (Emcee) 2017, 2018, 2019

  • National Union of Healthcare Workers 2017-

  • CLUE (Clergy & Laity United for Economic Justice) 2016-

  • FIMA (Fullerton Interfaith Ministers Association) 2016-

  • Ministerial Formation Network Coordinator (Unitarian Universalist) 2016-2018

  • CORE Participant, Association of Theological Schools “Preparing for 2040” Project, 2015

  • LREDA (Liberal Religious Educators Association member) 2013-15

  • OWL (Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education) Facilitator 2013-

  • Clergy for Choice (Planned Parenthood Program) 2012-

  • Orange County Congregation Community Organization 2012-

  • Anaheim Poverty Task Force 2012-

  • Allies for Racial Equity 2012-

  • Young Adult Camp Chaplain 2013

  • Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Congregational Representative 2011-13

  • Progressive Interfaith Alliance 2011-14

  • Chair, OCUUC Worship Associates 2010-11 

  • Orange Coast Concert Committee 2010-11

  • OUUC Young Adult Committee 2009-11

  • Orange Coast Queer Ministries 2010-2014

  • AIDS Project Los Angeles 1997-2000

  • Anti-Drug Acting Troupe 1990-95

 

Assistant Minister, Mt. Dialbo Unitarian Universalist Church
Provides pastoral care including leading programs for lay pastoral care groups. Works on administrative aspects of membership and member retention process. Collaborates on dynamic worship services designed to offer inspiration to create social change. Provides leadership cultivation programming and workshops. Runs mid-week services designed to cultivate spiritual practices. Works on intergenerational and age-targeted programs. Creates social media strategic plan.
Director of Recruitment & Admissions, Meadville Lombard Theological School

Provided ministerial presence, including offering opportunities for fledgling clergy to discern their calling. Created, advertised, organized, and led workshops, webinars, in-person events, and other gatherings as recruitment and discernment opportunities. Worked with staff, faculty, current students, alumni, and supporters to create action plans for increasing incoming student numbers. Wrote, edited, and produced various publications and advertising items as recruitment tools. Created rubric to refine and streamline scholarship evaluation process. Collaborated with and benefitted from community groups doing admissions related multi-racial and anti-oppression work. Reviewed student applications and participated in applicant evaluation process. Managed website and social media with regard to activities/information related to prospective and new students.

 

Intern Minister, UU Church of Anaheim

Provided ministerial presence, including pastoral care for congregation members individually and collectively. Led and assisted minister in worship services, ceremonies, pastoral care, and religious education. Worked with minister, DRE, parent/leaders and children to plan and produce multigenerational worship services. Collaborated with lay leaders in social action program planning and operation. Led implementation of youth and young adult programs. Cultivated lay leadership, particularly among young adults. Preached monthly. Acted as ministerial presence in wider community.

 

 

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