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
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
Fanosie Legesse
Intercultural Minister
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 711
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
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
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
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
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
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
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