Governance & Structure

We are committed to strong governance, transparency and accountability. Our structures and policies ensure that we operate with integrity, steward resources responsibly and remain focused on our shared mission.

Transformed. Inspired. Called.

106 congregations • 12,500 members

Executive Council

The Executive Council is an elected board of representatives from MCEC congregations. As a governance board, they provide strategic oversight and ensure we remain aligned with our mission and values. Board members can serve up to three consecutive three-year terms. They bring a diverse range of experience and perspectives to their leadership.

James Barber
Council Member

Hagerman Mennonite Church

Bruce Burgetz
Finance Council Rep

Toronto United Mennonite Church

Ben Cassels
Moderator

Steinmann Mennonite Church

Felipe Gonzalía
Secretary

First Mennonite Church

Annika Krause
Council Member

Mennonite Fellowship of Montreal

Machichi Francois Ramazani
Council Member

Goshen Mennonite Church

Michael Reid
Council Member

Hamilton Mennonite Church

Ly Vang
Council Member

First Hmong Mennonite Church
 


Executive Staff Team

Full Staff

Anthony Siegrist
Executive Minister

Laurie Castello
Operations & Finance Director

Fanosie Legesse
Intercultural Minister

Marilyn Rudy-Froese
Leadership Minister

Lisa Williams
Communications Director

Governance Structure & Documents

MCEC is governed by its 106 member congregations, who together form the delegate body — the heart of our collective decision-making and discernment.

The Executive Council provides oversight and leadership, helping to shape our shared vision and identity as a regional church.

This vision flows through to councils, committees and working groups, who carry it out in practical ways — nurturing congregations, supporting leaders and guiding our ministries.

It’s a structure built on collaboration, discernment and shared responsibility.

 

MCEC Bylaws 

Membership in MCEC is rooted in a covenant relationship that unites congregations into a spiritual body and finds its unity in Christ.

 

Download Bylaws EN

Download Bylaws FR


Board Meetings

The Executive Council meets regularly to review ministry priorities, finances and organizational health:

  • Meeting frequency: Bi-monthly (5 or 6 times/year)
  • Annual General Meeting: April 24, 2027


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For governance-related inquires or concerns:

mcec@mcec.ca / 201-50 Kent Ave., Kitchener, ON  N2G 3R1
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