Mandie Mac McKay
Wagram,NC
Summary
Second career Transgender Presbyterian minister offering a diverse background in pastoral care, chaplaincy, and multicultural outreach. My personal life is guided by the compassion and love of Jesus Christ, but I understand Christianity in a word can also be triggering. Having served in various chaplaincy situations, from the hospital to law enforcement, it is simply about being a non-judgemental, non-anxious presence in times of crisis. My lived personal lived experience includes; trauma/PTSD, addiction, mental health challenges, divorce, and work in subcultures around the world.
Pronouns: They/Them, Ze/Zir
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church
Laurinburg, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Preach and lead worship to foster a deeper reliance on Christ in the individual and the congregation.
- Mentor staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Ministry to church members through multiple avenues of communication, including weekly contact.
- Lead community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
TNB Volunteer Coordinator
Sandhills Pride
Southern Pines, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Organize and lead outreach to the transgender and non-binary community.
- Communicate and represent the needs of the community to Sandhills Pride leadership.
- Moderate monthly support meetings, and organize special events.
- Promote visibility, education, and foster understanding in the greater community.
- Safe Zone Trainer for business and civic organizations.
President and Chartering Member
Scotland County Lions Club
Laurinburg, NC
10.2022 - Current
- Lead the fledgling Lions club to charter in the Spring of 2024.
- Recruited new members.
- Nurtured and guided the first two years of community outreach, fundraising, and communications.
Pastor
University Community Presbyterian Church
Fairbanks, AK
08.2015 - 07.2022
- Provided ministry leadership in a vibrant, growing, and diverse community of cultures, genders, sexualities, and ages.
- Officiated worship, weddings, and funerals and presided over the Holy Sacraments.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling to members, families, and the community, including a vibrant street outreach.
- Oversaw a successful capital and grant writing campaign to replace the campus-wide heating system with a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative.
- Provided leadership in daily operations, ministry committees, and church outreach.
- Launched the Matthew 25 Initiative.
- Delegate to the PC(USA) peacemaking trip to Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. Charged Orthodox peers to intervene in the pending escalation of their conflict.
Volunteer Chaplain
Alaska State Troopers
Fairbanks, AK
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided spiritual care for troopers and their families.
- Critical Incident Response Team (CERT) Member.
- Served the team in the field, one-on-one, and formal debriefings.
- Participated in ceremonial, funeral, and community events.
Founding Member/Volunteer
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition
Fairbanks, Alaska
10.2015 - 07.2022
- Created a strategy for recruiting, educating, and developing partnerships.
- Organized and managed the first event.
- Researched industry trends in order to stay abreast of changes that could affect the organization's mission.
- Facilitated workshops for new members in order to develop their leadership skills.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and diversify effective operations, capitalizing on various educational models to address climate issues with citizens, businesses, and local, state, and national governments.
- https://www.fbxclimateaction.org/
Covid Patient Safety Assistant (Grant Funded)
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, Alaska
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Delivered a high level of care to COVID-19 patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and family members in the COVID-19 wards.
- Ensured the safety and security of personnel, clients, and guests in an emergency room setting. First point of contact for walk-in situations such as gunshot wounds, overdose victims, acute mental illness, distraught patients and family members, and other disturbances.
Pastor
Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church
York, SC
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Built a culture of welcome, vitality, and growth.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives, and empowering members to take responsibility.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship while promoting congregational benevolence
- Led youth programming, education, and fundraising for a church bus.
Member
York Ministerial Association
York, SC
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Cultivated ecumenical, racial, and religious harmony.
- Organized grassroots community activism focusing on racial justice issues, food security, and poverty.
- Developed strategies for addressing the root causes of social problems in the area.
Business Development Manager
Synnex Corporation
Atlanta, GA
08.2005 - 05.2008
- Led business development activities for VoIP startup division.
- Represented Synexx and Avaya at conferences and trade shows.
- Captured net-new market share by optimizing business relationships and integrating new technologies into existing offerings.
- Managed product lifecycle from the vendor, distribution to partner installation.
Channel Manager
Avaya/Market Source
Atlanta, GA
09.2001 - 08.2005
- Company advocate for strategic channel partnerships including conflict mitigation activities.
- Responsible for sales and marketing campaigns with channel partners.
- Developed and secured resources throughout the sales and delivery life cycle.
- Managed Avaya Accounts, including "The Partner of the Year," for two consecutive years.
Consultant
Adage Networks
Norcross, GA
05.1998 - 05.2003
- Consultant and Strategic Relationship Director for a boutique network management firm.
- Managed Vendor Relationships.
- Practice Manager for the Healthcare Sector
- Direct Sales, Trade Show Host, Managed Marketing Resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, GA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC08.1991
Skills
- Conflict Mitigation
- Civic Advocacy
- Crisis Management
- Bridge Building
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Strategic Planning
- Mission-oriented
- Organized
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
Certification
University of Alaska Fairbanks:
-LGBTQIA SafeZone Certification
-Leadership In Dangerous Context (Masters Certificate Class)
-Strategic Collaboration (Masters Certificate Class)
ICISF:
- Group Crisis Intervention,
-Assisting Individual in Crisis,
-Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Post-vention,
-Grief Following Trauma
Duke Divinity Summer Institute of Reconciliation:
-Faith Rooted Organizing
-Difficult Conversations
Emergency Management Institute:
-IS-240C Leadership And Influence
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS):
-Wilderness First Aid
National Council of Behavioral Health:
-Mental Health First Aid
Copacetic Defense Training:
-Active Shooter Preparedness
Various Technology Certifications:
-Cisco Network Management Sales Expert
-Oracle 9i Sales Champion
-Avaya VoIP Communications
Timeline
TNB Volunteer Coordinator
Sandhills Pride
02.2023 - Current
President and Chartering Member
Scotland County Lions Club
10.2022 - Current
Pastor
Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church
07.2022 - Current
Covid Patient Safety Assistant (Grant Funded)
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Volunteer Chaplain
Alaska State Troopers
06.2018 - 07.2022
Founding Member/Volunteer
Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition
10.2015 - 07.2022
Pastor
University Community Presbyterian Church
08.2015 - 07.2022
Pastor
Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church
08.2011 - 07.2015
Member
York Ministerial Association
08.2011 - 07.2015
Business Development Manager
Synnex Corporation
08.2005 - 05.2008
Channel Manager
Avaya/Market Source
09.2001 - 08.2005
Consultant
Adage Networks
05.1998 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - Divinity
Columbia Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
East Carolina University