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 & Dylan have served with YFC Winnipeg and Camp Cedarwood in a variety of roles since 2013. Jenna currently works at the YFC Winnipeg office where she in an administrative and bookkeeping role. In her free time, Jenna enjoys knitting, making cards and crafting a delicious latte. Jenna and her husband Dylan have a son, Eli, and a daughter, Sadie.
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 will feature 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 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 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.
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 since 2004 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, 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.
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 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.
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.
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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Scott & Patsy Buhler
Scott & Patsy Buhler serve under Teach Beyond with a camp ministry called Quest in Brazil. They have worked hard at preparing leaders to take on roles at Quest. Scott and Patsy are anticipating concluding their ministry at Quest in August 2024 and moving back to Canada later in fall.
Pete & Cathy Dyck
Pete & Cathy Dyck serve with WEC International. They recently returned to Mexico to continue ministry.
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.
KLP
(Central Asia)
KLP serve with Engage Today. They are based in Canada and travel frequently to work with their mission partners in Asia.
Kristen Penner
(Central Asia)
Kristen arrived in Slovenia in 2016 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. 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 work with local residents, translating scripture into the Kwomtari and Yale languages.
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.