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
Micah Peters Unrau
Church Engagement Associate
Micah fosters worship, discipleship and mission by connecting congregations, supporting leaders, speaking in churches and nurturing vibrant expressions of Christian community and shared ministry.
Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 707
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 advances a sense of community and shared purpose.
Phone: 226-476-2500
Toll Free: 855-476-2500
Extension: 708