
Nancy S. Taylor
Senior minister and CEO, Old South Church
Nancy S. Taylor is the senior minister and CEO of Old South Church in Boston. She studied at Macalester College (B.A.), Yale Divinity School (M.Div.) and Chicago Theological Seminary (D.Min.). Before her call to Old South, she served as minister and president of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ (2001-2005). Before serving as Massachusetts Conference Minister, she served in UCC churches in Idaho, Connecticut and Maine.


Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants
“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.
If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”
— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective
Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.
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