MCEC Pastors
Pastors New, Returning or Credentialed in MCEC 2025
Chip Bender, Co-Pastor - Erb Street Mennonite Church
After having been at ESMC for only a few short months, it seems evident that God is at work in this congregation by blessing them with warmth and hospitality, which has attracted a growing contingent of Banyamulenge folks (originally from Eastern Congo) and a group of young adults. I am curious to see how God will continue to work in our congregation as we become more intercultural and integrate newcomers.
Darren DeMelo, Pastor - Waterloo North Mennonite Church
God is among the beautiful people of Waterloo North as they navigate grief and work towards a better world.
Bruce Keown, Pastor - The Church at Nairn
God's leading is obvious at The Church at Nairn in our vibrant worship, renewed community outreach, and continued service to one another. We are a community of believers who try to live according to Jesus' life and teachings by welcoming, caring and loving all people in our church, community and the world.
Christina Reimer, Supply Pastor - Toronto United Mennonite Church
We at Toronto United Mennonite Church continue to experience a vibrant life of worship and community-building with a focus on inclusion and welcome to all of God's people. We believe that the Holy Spirit and the example of Jesus have led us to embrace newcomers to our country, nurture intergenerational relationships within our church community, pursue reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbours, and be advocates for LGBTQ+ individuals, families and ministries in the church. Please come visit us!
Pieter Niemeyer, Pastor - Danforth Mennonite Church
I see God at work in our community through people’s accompaniment of one another through neighbourly love as disciples of Jesus. DMC began 125 years ago, and I am glad to be part of the ongoing ministry, which includes refugee sponsorship, community networking, addressing food insecurity, nurturing LGBTQ+ inclusion, and tending to the spiritual roots of witnessing to God’s rule on earth as it is in heaven.
Joel Wallman, Transformation Interim Pastor - Wanner Mennonite Church
Over the past year, Wanner Mennonite Church has been looking to discern how they will keep up with an ever-changing world. Despite many changes, Christ’s call to comfort all people remains at the centre of Wanner Mennonite Church as they work to walk alongside people in recovery, strive to support one another through times of transition, and aim to help address food security both locally and around the world.
Bruce Yoder, Intentional Interim - Breslau Mennonite Church
I see God at work at Breslau Mennonite Church in the many ways that we minister to each other and in the wider community. As we do so there is deep desire to find what God has in store for us in the next years.
Niamh Brown, Licensed Toward Ordination
- Wellesley Mennonite Church/Fairview Mennonite Homes
In my role as Director of Spiritual Care and Culture for Fairview Seniors Community, I notice God’s goodness and presence daily in the ways that residents, team members, volunteers, and visitors extend genuine kindness, welcome each other into a place of care and belonging (including our expanded Long-Term care community), as we honour each unique person’s dignity and story, and in everyday moments of kindness, empathy, thoughtfulness, service, and loving our neighbours as ourselves.
Zac Klassen, Ordination - Bloomingdale Mennonite Church
I see God at work in Bloomingdale Mennonite Church through a vibrant, inter-generational body of Christ followers that seeks the common good of each other, our community, and our world. I continue to be inspired by the way the Spirit moves among us as we gather for worship on Sundays, sit around the table together at potlucks and around the campfire, as we volunteer together in the community, and as we meet frequently online for Zoom meetings to pray and to plan. God is Good!
Kim Penner, Ordination - Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church
I see God at work in the deepening of relationships of vulnerability and trust at Stirling, and in the tangible ways that we are seeking God's peace and justice in the world.
Thing Sai, Ordination - Kitchener Emmanuel Church
I can see God works through the gathering of church members, where the Holy Spirit inspires worship and strengthens the church's faith and unity through their teamwork.
Wondimu Senbeto, Licensed Toward Ordination - Oromo Evangelical Church of Ottawa
I see God at work in our congregation through the growth of members in faith as they trust God in everything and seek to glorify Him not only in words but in their daily lives. I also see God moving in the way members care for one another by praying together and visiting each other during times of challenge.