Pastoral Leadership
MCEC comes alongside pastors and congregational leaders to help them nurture spiritually alive, mission-engaged Anabaptist congregations. Through leadership development, practical resourcing, intercultural learning, and church-revitalization conversations, we strengthen leaders for faithful ministry.
Policies and Guiding Documents for All Pastors
MCEC and the North American Church Leadership Ministers have developed a number of policies and other documents to foster the health of congregations and pastors in our regional church. Find pastor salary guidelines, information about a license to marry, misconduct polices and more. For continuing education opportunities, please see Continue Education below.
Credentialing in MCEC
Exploring or Transitioning in Pastoral Ministry
Whether you’re new to MCEC, beginning your ministry journey, or discerning a call to pastoral leadership, we would love to walk with you in conversation. It is advisable to begin the process at least six to ten months in advance of the time when a new pastoral position is desired.
Spiritual Formation & Continuing Education
We work closely with our partners to inform and equip pastors with meaningful opportunities for ongoing growth. Continue to develop your pastoral competencies, strengthen your leadership, engage devotional and formation resources and explore learning opportunities. Find resources and discover leadership development networks with AMBS, Conrad Grebel, MC Canada and more. Also see the financial assistance available for MCEC pastors.
Congregational Clusters Across MCEC
Regional Ministerial Clusters are a place pastors can find:
- Mutual encouragement and inspiration
- Vocational support
- Professional development
- Accountability
- Building intercultural relationships
- Resource sharing
Ministry Opportunities
Send your resume to: pastoraltransitions@mcec.ca
Application for these roles is not a route for immigration to Canada.
The search committees of the congregations will review and process candidates as they come forward until their position is filled.
Pastor
Brussels Mennonite Fellowship
FTE: 0.5 FTE negotiable
Start Date: Immediately
Candidates reviewed until position is filled.
Brussels, ON
Pastor
Community Mennonite Church of Stouffville
FTE: 0.3 FTE
Start Date: Immediately
Candidates reviewed until position is filled.
Stouffville, ON
Congregational Pastor
Leamington United Mennonite Church
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: Negotiable
Candidates reviewed until position is filled.
Leamington, ON
Faith Formation Pastor
Leamington United Mennonite Church
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Start Date: Negotiable
Candidates reviewed until position is filled.
Leamington, ON
Pastor
Preston Mennonite Church
FTE: 0.6 FTE
Start Date: Late Summer 2026
Candidates reviewed until position is filled.
Cambridge, ON
Interim Pastor
Valleyview Mennonite Church
FTE: 0.75 FTE
Start Date: June 1, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
London, ON
Pastoral Transitions 2026
Below is a cumulative compilation of pastoral transitions in MCEC for the 2026 calendar year. These include: placements, installations, concluding assignments, study/other leaves, credentialing dates, credential withdrawn (non-disciplinary), and deaths. Please send notification of errors or omissions to leadership@mcec.ca.
* recently added information
*Breslau Mennonite Church, Breslau ON
Bruce Yoder, Intentional Interim Pastor, January 4, 2026
Reporting Misconduct of Church Leaders
MCEC is committed to supporting congregations to ensure that they are safe for everyone. When misconduct occurs the church takes this very seriously.
Would you like to explore pastoral ministry?
Discover more about the policies and guidelines that help to guide MCEC pastors. Learn more about the credentialing process - licensed toward ordination; ordination; licensing for specific ministry; commissioning and transferring credentials.
Strengthening the Pastor Congregation Relationship
The materials here are designed to strengthen and support relationships that are empowering and fruitful for all parties. These resources are addressed to all those responsible for, or concerned about, pastor-congregation relations.