Harvey & Brenda Thiessen

Last year about this time, I joined my colleagues on a small island in Indonesia. The Area Leaders (senior leadership of the geographic zones in OM) meet 3 times per year to pray and seek the Lord in respect to the way forward for the mission. We prefer to meet in places like this island […]

Kristen Penner

My name is Kristen and I’m from the Bergfeld Mennonite Church in Manitoba. I’ve lived in Slovenia now for four years and am working with Avant ministries to plant a locally led church in Koper. These past few months have brought changes for all of us. I am currently in Canada since I was travelling […]

Taylor & Julia Stutts

Youth With A Mission Fire and Fragrance//The Send Huntington Beach, California On February 23, 2019 I witnessed something I had dreamed of all of my life. I was standing in a football stadium in Orlando, Florida with over 40,000 people and it wasn’t for a football game. It was people worshiping Jesus and hearing messages about the Great Commission. Nine months prior to this, seven ministries came together to collaborate to see if unprecedented unity could bring an unprecedented breakthrough in missions and evangelism. A new organization, “The […]

Wes & Carol Schellenberg (Avant Ministries)

The Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference has had a long-term relationship with Avant Ministries (formerly Gospel Missionary Union). Henry & Hazel Neudorf were the first EMMC/Avant missionaries; sent to Mali Africa in 1952. In 1958 another EMMC/Avant missionary was sent out – Carol’s father, George Wiebe. There are currently 5 EMMC members who are serving with […]

Scott & Patsy Buhler

Encouraging time of waiting and prayer for Scott & Patsy Buhler as Brazil becomes a major epi-center for the COVID virus. Your prayers and encouragement are valued and requested. Keep these missionaries in your heart!

Dave and Cheri Bartsch

My wife Cheri and I have been serving on the Gold Coast of Australia with YWAM for the past 18 years. And what an incredible journey it has been. The Gold Coast is such a significant part of Australia as it’s a port in which the world comes to our doorstep. With over 15,000 visitors […]

The EMMC exists to EQUIP and ENCOURAGE our churches for effective ministry, EMPOWERING them to participate in God’s work in the world. Our international, regional and local ministries will focus on:

INSPIRING and FACILITATING local outreach and global missions.

EQUIPPING and RESOURCING local church ministries.

DEVELOPING and SUPPORTING pastors and leaders in our congregation.

WHO WE ARE

We are the Evangelical Mennonite Mission Conference. We are a diverse family of churches that are both urban and rural, stretching from Alberta to Ontario and into Mexico, Belize and Bolivia and all have a unique ministry we are called to. As disciples of Jesus we desire to reflect the heart and character of God. Disciples of Jesus grow, not for the sake of growth or the sake of increased knowledge, but for the sake of loving God with all we are and loving our neighbor as ourselves. As we grow in our understanding of who we are and the church God has called us to be, we take action to a renewed obedience and response to Jesus’ exhortation to “Make Disciples” in Matthew 28:18-20. This focus will result in God glorified.

OUR OFFICE STAFF

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Lyn Dyck

Executive Director

In September of 2015, Lyn joined the staff of the EMMC as Executive Director. Lyn enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer, their daughters, and the various critters that make their home on an acreage in Southern Manitoba. If Lyn is not travelling to one of our regions, you may find him riding his motorcycle, camping, or puttering on their 140 year-old Mennonite Housebarn.

Lil Goertzen

Communications Coordinator

In August of 2000, Lil joined the staff of the EMMC. Starting as an Administrative Assistant, she quickly became the Editor of The Recorder and the Communications Coordinator for the office. Lil and her husband George make their home in Winnipeg. They enjoy camping, Christmas and time spent with their children and grandchildren.

Al Kehler

Conference Pastor

In May 2004, Allen joined the EMMC staff as Conference Pastor. During his time he has also filled in as Interim Pastor at the Hague Gospel Church in Saskatchewan. Allen and his wife Anita are often referred to as the Grandparents of the conference; a testimony to the many relationships they have built. Allen and Anita make their home in Winnipeg, and enjoy valued moments spent with their children and grandchildren.

Peter Serger

Social Media Director

Peter comes to us with a background in youth ministry both in a church setting as well as ministry in Thompson, Man. Peter is a graduate of Steinbach Bible College and has extensive work experience in print, graphic design and publishing. He and his wife Kristin live in South Junction, Man. with their two children where they manage their own publishing company.

Andrew Harder

Bookkeeper

Andrew Harder is the part-time bookkeeper at the EMMC Home Office. Andrew is a graduate of Steinbach Bible College and has his bookkeeping training from Red River College. Andrew brings a variety of experience and insight, and is eager to work with the Home Office team. He and his wife Heidi live in Steinbach. Andrew's actual in-office schedule will be determined, but you can reach him at andrewh@emmc.ca

Joyce Harnett

Administrative Assistant

We are excited to introduce you to Joyce Harnett, the new administrative assistant. Joyce and her family attend the Niverville Community Fellowship, Manitoba. Joyce comes with a variety of administrative and assistance experience, and will help carry the ministry in Home Office. She will be working approximately 20 hours per week. Stop by the office and say hi!