Exploring or Transitioning 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.

Ministry Opportunities
A listing of current pastoral openings in MCEC.
TiM (Transitioning into Ministry) Program
MC Canada program that supports new pastors in their first years of ministry with mentoring, cohorts, and formation. Contact Marilyn Rudy-Froese, Leadership Minister, for more information.
Pastor Congregation Relations
Respectful, appreciative and trusting relationships between pastors and congregations are vital to the health of the church. However, they do not come about without attention and intention.
- Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC)
  The purpose of the Pastor Congregation Relations Committee (PCRC) is to care for the relationship between the pastor(s) and the congregation and when necessary, to mediate conversations between pastors and members of the congregation, pastors and the church council/board and between pastors and other members of the pastoral team. The PCRC has a relational and mediating role. Although the agenda may include contractual issues such as salary negotiation and tenure reviews, the PCRC will serve in a consulting role and make recommendations to the church council/board.
- Annual pastoral review processes
  Are you looking for how to conduct an evaluation?
- Conflict resolution and communication resources
Ministry Transitions
Are you a pastor and have decided it is time to consider new positions for ministry?

Contact Marilyn Rudy-Froese, Leadership Minister.
Beginning and ending a pastoral role
Transfer of Credentials
A minister who is ordained in the Mennonite Church can have their credential transferred. The receiving regional church will request the transfer of their ordination credential.
Exit procedures and support