Our Team

Our Staff

Laurie Castello
Operations & Finance Director

Laurie brings a steady hand to financial oversight, carefully managing budgeting and operational efficiency to ensure compliance, foster sustainable growth and make the most of every resource.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 703

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Ellen Kim
Office Administrator

Ellen keeps the office running seamlessly, providing essential support to the team and ensuring MCEC operates efficiently, effectively, and with a welcoming touch that fosters connection and collaboration.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 700

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Fanosie Legesse
Intercultural Minister

Fanosie, along with Marilyn, leads the Congregational Ministries Team. He invites us to grow in knowing and understanding each others’ cultures. He encourages us as we grow into an intercultural church.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 711
 

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Yoel Masyawong
Regional Minister

Yoel is a member of the Congregational Ministries Team, supporting pastors and congregational leaders across MCEC in church leadership, resourcing, intercultural competency and church planting.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 716

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Michel Monette
Pasteur régionnal

Michel is a member of the Congregational Ministries Team, supporting pastors and congregational leaders across MCEC in church leadership, resourcing, intercultural competency and church planting.

Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 720
 

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Marilyn Rudy-Froese
Leadership Minister

Marilyn, along with Fanosie, leads the Congregational Ministries Team. She nurtures congregational leaders and pastors, walking alongside congregations through seasons of growth, transition and renewal.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 704

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Sharon Schwartzentruber
Accountant

Sharon manages financial records, ensures compliance with regulations and assists in financial reporting to support the MCEC’s mission and sustainability, while overseeing day-to-day operations with precision and care.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 702

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Anthony Siegrist
Executive Minister

Anthony provides thoughtful leadership and guidance. With a heart for our shared mission, he nurtures alignment of our vision and values, fostering growth and strengthening the impact of our collective ministry.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 706

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Cathrin van Sintern-Dick
Regional Minister

Cathrin is a member of the Congregational Ministries Team, supporting pastors and congregational leaders across MCEC in church leadership, resourcing, intercultural competency and church planting.

Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 718

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Ben Thiessen
Communications Assistant

Ben story-tells across various platforms, sharing MCEC’s mission and impact through meaningful content, managing social media, building genuine connections throughout our community.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 709

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Lisa Williams
Communications Director

Lisa manages internal and external communications, crafting engaging content for diverse audiences. She strengthens connections across MCEC and advancing a sense of community and shared purpose.

Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 708

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Executive Council Members

James Barber
Council Member

Hagerman Mennonite Church

Bruce Burgetz
Council Member

Toronto United Mennonite Church

Ben Cassels
Moderator

Steinmann Mennonite Church

Eliot Burns
Assistant Moderator

Waterloo North Mennonite Church

Felipe Gonzalía
Secretary

First Mennonite Church

Michael Reid
Council Member

Hamilton Mennonite Church

Kaye Rempel
Council Member

Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church

Richard Steinmann
Finance Council Representative

Steinmann Mennonite Church

Hyejung Jessie Yum
Council Member

Danforth Mennonite Church