January 23rdMCEC Responds to Allegation of Ministerial Misconduct 2020
January 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MCEC RESPONDS TO ALLEGATION OF MINISTERIAL MISCONDUCT
KITCHENER, ON - Mennonite Church Eastern Canada (MCEC) received a written allegation of ethical misconduct implicating Kuaying Teng during his tenure in Laos. MCEC Leadership Council found the accusation to be credible and terminated Teng’s ordination on December 20, 2019.
As part of such an investigation, the accused pastor is advised of the specifics of the accusation and given an opportunity to respond and tell his/her side of the story. The MCEC appointed investigating team interviewed Teng where he acknowledged the misconduct. The investigative team also interviewed the complainant and others.
MCEC held Teng’s credential. He was an ordained minister whose context for ministry was overseas. Teng was also formerly a pastor at Lao Christian Fellowship, St. Catharines, ON.
MCEC holds all pastors to a high standard of ethical conduct. We assure congregations that we have policies, procedures, and training for pastoral leaders that promote safe and ethical conduct. MCEC commits to ongoing review and strengthening of these safeguards. In addition, MCEC also has a web-based resource for understanding, reporting, and responding to misconduct by church leaders.
Our prayer is that God’s grace and compassionate love will support and enfold those most deeply affected. In the same spirit, your prayers are invited for everyone involved.