Contact Us
Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
201-50 Kent Ave.
Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1
t: 226-476-2500
tf: 855-476-2500
e: mcec@mcec.ca
Contact Our Team
Al Rempel
Regional Minister
Al works with congregations and pastors on behalf of the church leadership team. He helps congregations discover God's leading through Informed Conversations.
tel. 226-476-2500 x719
Cathrin van Sintern-Dick
Regional Ministry Associate
Transitioning into Ministry/Learning Commons Coordinator
Cathrin builds relationships with pastors, coordinates the TiM program and curates the Learning Commons. She will connect you with resources and supports to enhance and enrich your ministry.
tel. 226-476-2500 x718
Ellen Kim
Administrative Coordinator
for the Church Leadership Office
Ellen works with the Church Leadership Minister and the church leadership team to support the needs of our pastors and congregational leaders.
tel. 226-476-2500 x712
Fanosie Legesse
Intercultural Mission Minister
Fanosie is educator, listener, mentor and bridge-builder as he helps to foster relationships between and bring a cultural awareness to the MCEC community of congregations.
Joan Schooley
Office Administrator
Joan supports the day to day functioning of the office and provides administrative support to the Executive Minister and Operations Director. She can be found at the reception desk.
tel. 226-476-2500 x700
John Reimer
Operations Director
John leads in the development and implementation of physical, technological, communications, financial and human resources.
tel. 226-476-2500 x709
Kevin Derksen
Regional Ministry Associate
Kevin builds relationships with pastors within a geographical area of MCEC. He will connect you with resources and supports to enhance and enrich your ministry.
tel. 226-476-2500 x716
Leah Reesor-Keller
Executive Minister
Leah leads the mission of MCEC, inspiring congregations, leaders and staff in following the call of Christ to be the church today and into the future.
tel. 226-476-2500 x706
Lisa Williams
Director of Communications
Lisa connects congregations through sharing stories of God's ministry in and through the people of MCEC and MC Canada.
tel. 226-476-2500 x708
Marilyn Rudy-Froese
Church Leadership Minister
Marilyn works closely with pastors and leaders and supports them in their calling, formation and placement as ministers and chaplains throughout MCEC.
tel. 226-476-2500 x704
Matthew Bailey-Dick
Anabaptist Learning Workshop Coordinator
Matthew, alongside the Church Leadership Minister, develops new education possibilities for pastors within MCEC. A partnership with Conrad Grebel University College.
tel. 519-885-0220 x24267
Michel Monette
Catalyzer Minister
Michel works with new leaders and congregations in Ottawa and Quebec. He preaches, teaches and coaches those who are newly connecting with MCEC.
Norm Dyck
Mission Minister
Norm works with newcomer congregations and church plants, as well as encourages congregational missional activities and disciple-making initiatives. He fosters intercultural connections across MCEC.
tel. 226-476-2500 x707
Sean East
Financial Manager
Sean oversees the day-to-day financial operations of MCEC. He works with ReLearning Community and Informed Conversations. Contact Sean with financial questions or concerns.
tel. 226-476-2500 x702
Stephen Reist
Regional Ministry Associate
Stephen builds relationships with pastors within a geographical area of MCEC. He will connect you with resources and supports to enhance and enrich your ministry.
tel. 226-476-2500 x 717
Steve Cox
Events and Communications Coordinator
Steve provides events and communications coordination, with a special focus on Annual Church Gathering, as well as support events, meetings and programs across MCEC.
tel. 226-476-2500 x703
Wendy Janzen
Eco-Minister
Wendy works with congregations to empower them in their worship and witness with their communities engaging in the important work of caring for God's creation.
tel. 226-476-2500 x715