It shouldn’t be news to any of us that our world is experiencing a crisis in natural disasters. It wasn’t long ago that much of the continent of Australia was set ablaze, decimating rainforests and killing or displacing animals of all kinds. We in central and eastern Canada now know of “wildfire season” […]
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Kevin Derksen Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Mark 8:14-25 In my early days as a pastor here I was given a book that has since become one of my favorites. It’s a collection of stories and reflections on congregational ministry called This Odd and Wondrous Calling (Martin Copenhaver and Lillian Daniel, Eerdmans, 2009). This is
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Janet joined the pastoral team at SJMC in April 2021, half-time. She grew up in this congregation, and values the many ways she was nurtured and encouraged to develop and share her gifts over the years. She enjoys accompanying people on their journeys of faith, and also offers spiritual direction part-time. Previously she
Kevin joined the pastoral staff at SJMC in September of 2009 and has enjoyed being part of this mature and experienced pastoral team in a vibrant and creative congregation. Kevin enjoys working with preaching, teaching and worship, and is particularly involved in Christian Formation at St. Jacobs. Before coming to St. Jacobs, Kevin
Mark began his ministry here at SJMC in August of 2005 and is excited about the vision and ministry of SJMC. Mark brings gifts in preaching, worship planning, pastoral care, community building and administration. Previous to SJMC, Mark served as a pastor at First Mennonite (Kitchener) and as Student and Young Adult Minister
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