
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
Ryan Davidson
In 2019 Ryan began focusing his efforts on formalizing a skateboard ministry in Warman, SK. As Ryan pursued support from the community, God’s plan began to take a surprising shape - through countless conversations and prayer, the building transformed into a Community Centre. A place called Antioch, that features an indoor skatepark, Youth Drop-in and marketplace. God has opened many doors and has made it clear that the Davidson’s have been called to create a multi-purpose space for the youth in the valley area.
Tony & Janet Ens
Whitehorse, YT
Tony & Janet live and serve in Whitehorse, YT. Their ministry involvements include Bible studies (often one on one), visiting, mentoring, supporting NCEM candidates through Candidate Care, leading GriefShare, officiating funerals, and outreach to Pelly Crossing (their station from 1992 -1998) with a monthly Bible study and a day camp in summer. Tony is also the part-time chaplain at the Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
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.
Marsden & Mandy Giesbrecht
Nipawin, SK
Marsden & Mandy and their three children Kora, Naiomi and Isaac minister in the community of Nipawin, SK. Marsden is the pastor of EMMC’s newest congregation, Open Arms Bible Fellowship. Their ministry involvements include preaching, teaching, camp ministries, children’s ministries, mentoring, discipleship, encouraging believers and friendship evangelism.
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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.
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Tyson Murray
You can often find Tyson on the court, field, gym, or in the drop-in with the youth. Tyson believes in building strong, genuine relationships with youth through sports and outdoor activities. He loves running the junior high drop in, Bible studies, coaching and hanging out with various youth. He has spent a lot of time building relationships with the schools and greater community of MacGregor.
Lori & Dan Neufeld
Winnipeg, MB
Lori has been with Inner City Youth Alive since 2004. After many years working in the Bridge Drop-in Program, she is now serving as the Human Resource Manager, supporting the staff team in their various roles across the organization.
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Lori, Dan, and Finley continue to live and journey together in the North End of Winnipeg, navigating life and ministry with faith, purpose, and hope.
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, have been with Pioneers since 2010. They are involved with outreach ministry in Winnipeg and St. Pierre, Manitoba. Currently, Shawn, Nathalie and their family give leadership to the Creator's Ministries at Morrow Gospel Church.
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Andrew & Amie Reimer
Winnipeg, MB
Andrew & Amie Reimer serve as Community Ministries Manager & Director of Leadership Development.
Wes & Carol Schellenberg
Winnipeg, MB
​Wes & Carol work for Avant Ministries Canada. Wes serves in finance, managing accounting and payroll for the Canada office and Canadian Missionaries. He ensures that every dollar serves its intended purpose. Carol supports the Executive Director as Administrative Assistant and oversees donor services, helping connect the generosity of God's people to the needs of the mission field.
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.
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Taylor & Julia Stutts
Hawaii, USA
Taylor and Julia have been with YWAM since 2009 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.
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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, the Canadian Centre for World Missions and participates in other missional groups. Brenda assists in supporting all these efforts.
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
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Pete & Cathy Dyck
Pete & Cathy Dyck serve with WEC International. They recently returned to Mexico to continue ministry.
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Diedrich and 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 in outreach work in Durango, Mexico. They are involved with visitation and community outreach.
Missionaries in Asia & Europe

Ms. H
(Central Asia)
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.
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KLP
(Central Asia)
KLP serve with Engage Today. They are based in Canada and travel frequently to work with their mission partners in Asia.
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Kristen Penner
(Central Asia)
Kristen's ministry includes discipleship, church administration, hospitality, and children's ministry. She also serves part-time with member care in her organization focused on caring for singles.
Missionaries in Oceania

Dave & Cheri Bartsch
Gold Coast, Australia
Dave & Cheri Bartsch serve with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Gold Coast, Australia. 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, God has set up this incredible opportunity to share Jesus with thousands of people from all over the world.

Murray & Carol Honsberger
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Papua New Guinea
​Murray & Carol Honsberger serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. They have been working with the Kwomtari people, translating scripture into the Glefe language. These Scriptures will be dedicated in October 2025. They assisted the Yalë people in getting their Scripture portions published and dedicated in 2023.

Carl & Pat Whitehead
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Papua New Guinea
Carl & Pat Whitehead serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. They work with local individuals, translating scripture for the Menya people group.
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