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. Council members are nominated and elected by delegates representing member congregations at the Annual Church Gathering, ensuring accountability to the churches that make up MCEC. As a governance board, they provide strategic oversight and ensure we remain aligned with our mission and values. Members may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms and bring a diverse range of experience and perspectives to their leadership.
Executive Staff Team
Laurie Castello
Operations & Finance 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 commissions, committees and working groups, who carry it out in practical ways — nurturing congregations, supporting leaders and guiding our ministries.
- The Leadership Commission supports the calling and credentialing of pastoral leaders.
- The Mission Commission supports the welcome and assessment of potential new MCEC congregations.
- The Audit and Finance Committee oversees the annual audit process, as well as overseeing the fiscal, legal and risk management activities of MCEC.
- The Investment Committee is responsible for directing and monitoring the investment of funds not required for regular operating expenses at MCEC.
- The Gift Discernment Committee is responsible for discerning, inviting and calling volunteers for all MCEC councils, commissions and committees.
- Working groups are constituent-based groups who serve the MCEC constituency by promoting awareness and education on specific issues and topics.
It’s a structure built on collaboration, discernment and shared responsibility.

MCEC Annual Reports
2024-2025 EN
2024-2025 FR
2023-2024 EN
2023-2024 FR
2022-2023 EN
2022-2023 FR
MCEC Bylaws
Membership in MCEC is rooted in a covenant relationship that unites congregations into a spiritual body and finds its unity in Christ.
Meetings
The Executive Council meets regularly to review ministry priorities, finances and organizational health. Member congregations gather through delegates at the Annual Church Gathering, where they discern together, elect leadership and make decisions that shape the life and direction of MCEC.
- Executive Council Meeting frequency: Bi-monthly (5 or 6 times/year)
- MCEC 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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