Mennonite Church Canada Staff
(alphabetical by last name)
Ken Dueck
Communications Coordinator
Ken works with regional communicators to coordinate the flow of information about programs, events, and resources for our nationwide community of faith. He is our webmaster, story compiler, and graphics generator.
Home office in Abbotsford, BC.
kdueck@mennonitechurch.ca
tel. 204-888-6781 ext. 111
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 111
Dan Dyck
Communications - Writer
Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and a historical perspective from years of working with Mennonite Church Canada. Dan is contracted part-time to write feature articles for Mennonite Church Canada.
Norm Dyck
International Witness Liason Worker - Ethiopia and South Asia
Norm has served in church engagement and mission minister in his previous roles with MC Canada and MCEC respectively. Norm currently serves at .20 FTE as an International Witness Liaison Worker for Ethiopia and South Asia.
Home office in Listowel, ON.
Zachary Entz
General Accountant
Zach processes accounts receivable, prepares financial statements, facilitates audits, and assists with budgets. He also provides oversight to the management of the office functions. He fills the same role for the MC Manitoba regional church office for half of his FTE.
Winnipeg office.
finance@mennonitechurch.ca
tel. 204-888-6781 ext. 255
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 255
Steffi Friesen
Finance Assistant / Accounts Payable
Steffi processes expense claims and bills, keeps contacts updated, and assists where needed. Steffi fills this role for the MC Manitoba regional church office for half of her FTE.
Winnipeg office.
Arlyn Friesen Epp
CommonWord Bookstore and
Resource Centre Director
Arlyn oversees the selection of resources for the church/university communities and makes them easily accessible in-store, online and off-site.
CommonWord office, Winnipeg, MB.
tf. 1-877-846-1593 ext. 333
Stefan Froese
Executive Coordinator
Stefan provides administrative support, ensuring that the Executive Minister and leadership bodies are well-coordinated, informed, and equipped to carry out their responsibilities. He maintains administrative connections with MC Canada volunteer committee members and external partners. Stefan coordinates staff meetings and provides reception desk oversight.
Winnipeg Office.
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 109
Jeanette Hanson
International Witness Director
Jeanette facilitates, coordinates and encourages international ministry
and connections within Mennonite Church Canada congregations,
regional churches, and with international partners.
Home office in Rosthern, SK.
Doug Klassen
Executive Minister
Doug gives administrative, organizational, relational, and spiritual leadership to Mennonite Church Canada. He works with the MC Canada Staff, Joint Council, Executive Ministers Group and the regional churches to promote spiritually vibrant congregations actively engaged in God’s mission in the world.
Winnipeg Office.
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 115
Jonathan Neufeld
Indigenous Relations Coordinator
Jonathan provides coordination and support for regional staff and working groups engaged in Indigenous reconciliation and relationship building and facilitates nationwide ecumenical networking.
Winnipeg office.
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 106
Sandy Plett
Climate Action Coordinator
Sandy Plett provides support to
the regional churches and their working groups and networks with nationwide partners doing climate justice work in ways that offer hope in the climate crisis.
Home office in Stanley, MB.
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 124
Stephen Reist
Communications -
Database Coordinator
Stephen utilizes his wealth of experience in information technology, with over two decades of work in database programming, software development, and IT consulting. Stephen also serves half-time as pastor for Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship, Kitchener.
sreist@mennonitechurch.ca
tel. 905-580-5680
Al Rempel
Associate Executive Minister
Al provides leadership for the Church Leadership Ministers group, the finance department, and people and culture functions, ensuring strong governance, policies, and organizational health. Working in close partnership with the Executive Minister, Al supports strategic planning and resource generation and partnership agreements.
Home office in St. Catharines, ON.
arempel@mennonitechurch.ca
tel. 204-888-6781 ext. 162
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 162
Isaias Rodriguez
International Witness Liaison Worker - Colombia
Isaias works part-time as an International Witness Liaison Worker for Colombia.
Home office in Abbotsford, BC.
rodriguezisa856@gmail.com
tel. 204-888-6781
tf. 1-866-888-6785
AnaSara Rojas
CommonWord Bookstore and Resource Centre Administrative Assistant
AnaSara helps people via e-mail and phone, fills and ships orders when people borrow or buy resources,
and works on book cataloging and special projects.
CommonWord office, Winnipeg, MB.
tf. 1-877-846-1593 ext. 334
Carolina Gouveia Santana
Church Leadership
Administrative Assistant
Carolina provides administrative support to the Church Leadership office. She assists with MLIs, Company of 1000, CLM documentation
and meetings.
Winnipeg Office.
cgsantana@mennonitechurch.ca
tel. 204-888-6781 ext. 138
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 138
Tany Warkentin
International Witness Liaison Worker - Africa
Tany works part-time as an International Witness Liaison Worker for a ministry in Africa in cooperation with Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission and other partner ministries in western Africa. Tany is also the current pastoral coordinator of her home congregation.
Home office in Pincher Creek, AB.
tf. 1-866-888-6785
Laura Zacharias
Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Laura administers the Mennonite Church Canada staff and Witness worker payroll, and the pension and benefits plans for the pastors and church staff in our local congregations. She works with treasurers across Canada in relation to pensions/ benefits/payroll/T4/year-end items.
Home office in Niverville, MB.
tf. 1-866-888-6785 ext. 119