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EMMC missionary Directory
From the start of the EMMC Conference, outreach and involvement in missions has been a strong priority for leaders and members. Only a few short years after the formation of what was then the Rudnerweider Mennonite Church, leaders sought to send out the first missionary. That missions emphasis continues today!
Missionaries in North America
JENNA & DYLAN BRAUNER
Jenna moved into the position of Interim Director at the end of 2020. She has been on staff as the Hospitality Coordinator, Office Coordinator and part of our summer leadership team. She enjoys knitting, making cards and crafting a delicious latte. Jenna and her husband Dylan have served on-site together at Cedarwood for almost 2 years. They have son named Eli.
Ryan Davidson
Warman Gospel Church
Ryan began focusing all of his efforts on formalizing a skateboard ministry and working with YFC in November 2019. As Ryan pursued support from the community, God’s plan began to take a surprising shape. The initial vision of the ministry was in large part based on opening an indoor skateboard park but through countless conversations and prayer the building transformed into Community Centre. A place called Antioch, that will feature an indoor skatepark, Youth Drop-in and marketplace. God has opened many doors and has made it clear that Ryan and his family have been called to create a multi-purpose space for the youth in the valley area.
Tony & Janet Ens
Whitehorse, YT
Tony & Janet have served with NCEM since 1991, beginning in Pelly Crossing, Yukon. They now serve in Whitehorse, YT. In their life and ministry, they would love to see the following happen: (1) Many people truly understand Christ and His Word in a better, life-changing way; (2) Many, starting with themselves, healing from a hurtful past that is hindering growth and godly influence; (3) A local church (or churches) that is healthy and growing largely because of (1) and (2).
Diedrich & Nettie Friesen
Reinland, MB
Diedrich and Nettie Friesen serve with Multi-Nation Missions Foundation (MMF), providing music and teaching resources in the Low German language. Their music ministry, D’ Friesens, takes them to various parts of Canada and Central and South America.
Jason & teya Friesen
Winkler, MB
Jason and Teya Friesen are part of D’Friesen Music and More, working with music and resource development in Low German. Jason plays a variety of instruments and sings with his parents, Diedrich and Nettie Friesen as they share the gospel through music in Low German speaking places around the world.
MARSDEN & MANDY GIESBRECHT
Nipawin, SK
Marsden & Mandy and their 3 children, (Kora, Naiomi, and Isaac), have opportunity to serve in a Healing Hearts Church in Nipawin (First Nation’s Gospel Church), with an NCEM wilderness camp (Higher Challenge), with Bible school students (Nipawin Bible College), and with a developing missionary training program (PATH). They are involved in Preaching, Teaching, Camp Ministries, Children’s Ministries, Mentoring, Discipleship, Encouraging Believers, and Friendship Evangelism.
TRAVIS & Krystalyn HARMS
Thompson, MB
Travis mentors young men through Mid-Way Builders. “Join in with what God is already doing”! While Travis was a student at Steinbach Bible College, he had the opportunity to serve in many different places and was given this advice. “It is prideful to think that God is not already at work wherever we are and we only need to ask for eyes to see and join God’s invitation to serve with Him.” This advice has stayed with Travis all this time.
GORD & BECKIE KLASSEN
Gord is the Director of Gem Lake Wilderness Camp. The camp program is specifically designed for the youth of the inner city, offering an adventure they have never experienced before. Their goals are that campers will enjoy a space where they can come quietly before God and where leaders can strengthen their faith and leadership skills. Their 1:1 camper to leader ratio offers many opportunities for youth and staff to build meaningful, mentoring relationships.
TYSON MURRAY
You can often find Tyson on the court, field, gym, or rink running programs with the youth of Portage (or check McDonalds!). Tyson believes in building strong, genuine relationships with youth through sports and outdoor activities. He loves running the basketball drop in, floor hockey program and hanging out with the guys who attend. He has spent a lot of time building relationships with the schools and loves volunteering as an EA in a couple of classrooms.
LORI & DAN NEUFELD
Winnipeg, MB
Lori has been working with Inner City Youth Alive for the past 17 years in the Bridge Drop-in Program. The Bridge provides a safe and fun environment for kids and teenagers to connect with caring adults, learn and grow in faith, and develop leadership skills.
Dan, Lori and Finley continue to navigate work and home life in the North End of Winnipeg, walking in faith through their journey in ministry.
KLP
Winnipeg, MB
KLP are based in Canada and travel frequently to work with their mission partners in Asia.
Shawn & Nathalie Reeve
Winnipeg, MB
Shawn and Nathalie Reeve, along with their children Benjamin and Kaylee enjoy ministering as a family. If you would like to provide financial support for Shawn & Nathalie, click the support link above and use the following account info:
Account Name: Shawn Reeve
Account #: 11720
ANDREW & AMIE REIMER
Winnipeg, MB
Andrew & Amie Reimer serve as Community Minister & Director of Leadership Development.
WES & CAROL SCHELLENBERG
Winnipeg, MB
Wes and Carol work for Avant Ministries in Winnipeg, where Wes is the accountant.
ArT Schroeder
Portage La Prairie, MB
Art is an experienced youth worker of 22 years and brings so much life to the Portage Youth for Christ Youth Unlimited chapter. He spent many years running sports and outdoor programs before transitioning to the role of Executive Director in 2014. He continues to be very involved in the lives of youth and the community through a variety of partnerships and programs. Art is supported by his wonderful wife Jen and three children Adrienne, Erica, and Matthew who together reside on acreage near Bagot, Manitoba.
TAYLOR & JULIA STUTTS
Hawaii, USA
Taylor and Julia have been with YWAM for 13 years serving in a number ministry outreaches from Hawaii. Taylor uses his gifts of leadership and administration to plan and direct discipleship and training programs internationally. The goal of these events is to have young people meet Jesus in a transformational way; in a way that will challenge and equip them to reach into high schools, universities, and neighborhoods. Currently Taylor is working as Mobilization Director for large stadium events.
HARVEY & BRENDA THIESSEN
Ontario, Canada
Winkler EMMC
Harvey & Brenda Thiessen serve with Operation Mobilization. Harvey is the Area Leader for Oceania and North America. This includes overseeing six national leaders for OM (Canada, US, Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea) and interacting with their local ministry boards. He also sits as Board Chair for MoveIN and participates in other missional groups. Brenda assists in supporting all these efforts.
WILF & MARGARET UNRAU
Canada, Mexico, & Belize
Wilfred and Margaret Unrau hail from the lovely small town of Plum Coulee in southern Manitoba. Although many ministry needs abound in our home area, God has called us to make an impact for Him in numerous distant locations.
For several years now, we have been working under Multi-Nation Missions Foundation, working particularly with the Low German community in Mexico, Belize, and sometimes in Canada.
TAMI ZACHARIAS
Port Colborne, ON
Tami Zacharias serves with Operation Mobilization in Port Colborne, ON. Tami is OM's International Leadership Development Associate/Digital Learning Manager.
Missionaries in SoutH & Central America
Scott & Patsy
buhler
Scott & Patsy Buhler serve under Teach Beyond with a camp ministry called Quest in Brazil.
Pete & Cathy
Dyck
Pete & Cathy Dyck serve with WEC International. They recently returned to Mexico to continue ministry.
Diedrich & Nettie Friesen
Diedrich and Nettie Friesen serve with Multi-Nation Missions Foundation (MMF), providing music and teaching resources in the Low German language. Their music ministry, D’ Friesens, takes them to various parts of Canada and Central and South America.
Guillermo & Mary-Ann Reddekopp
Guillermo and Mary-Ann Reddekopp are serving as church planters under SIM in La Paz, Mexico.
Wilf & Margaret Unrau
Wilfred and Margaret Unrau hail from Plum Coulee, MB. Although many ministry needs abound in our home area, God has called them to make an impact for Him in numerous distant locations. For several years now, they have been working under Multi-Nation Missions Foundation, working particularly with the Low German community in Mexico, Belize, and sometimes in Canada.
Missionaries in Asia & Europe
Ms. H
Dee serves as a church planter in Central Asia, while currently focusing on learning the local language. She connects with and disciples young women that she meets through NGO work and in her neighborhood.
KLP
KLP serve with Engage Today. They are based in Canada and travel frequently to work with their mission partners in Asia.
The T Family
Jason and Laura (not their real names) live in Chiang Mai, Thailand providing member care for ministry workers in Asia including some in limited access countries. They travel extensively providing care, encouragement and support for these missionaries and their families.
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Kristen Penner
Kristen has lived in Slovenia now for four years and is working with Avant ministries to plant a locally led church in Koper.
Missionaries in OceanIa
DAVE & CHERI BARTSCH
Gold Coast, Australia
Dave & Cheri Bartsch serve with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Gold Coast, Australia for the past 18 years. 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 every day and many of these being Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist, God has set up this incredible opportunity to share Jesus with thousands of people from all over the world.
Murray & carol honsberger
Papua New Guinea
Murray & Carol Honsberger serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea.
Carl & Pat Whitehead
Papua New Guinea
Carl & Pat Whitehead serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea.