New pastors for Mennonite Church Eastern Canada congregations (2011/2012)

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LINDA BRNJAS, ordained Oct 23rd, 2011, has been the pastor at Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora) since September, 2003 when she and her husband, Steve were called by the congregation to co-pastor the congregation of about 100 people. Steve and Linda co-pastored for six years at which time Steve resigned and the church underwent a LifeCyle of the Church process assisted by ARC (Associates Resourcing the Church). Linda has continued on as the sole pastor. Previous to serving at Bethel, Linda was the Family Ministries Pastor with the Brethren in Christ church plant in Kitchener, Pathway Community Church. She holds a Bachelor degree with a double major in Music and Psychology; a Bachelor of Education (and Ontario Teacher's Certificate) and is currently finishing off a MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) at Conrad Grebel University College. She also is near completion of a Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership (also through Grebel). As well as being happily married to Steve, they are the proud parents of eight children, one of whom is married with two children (and a third due in May 2012!) and another one who is due to be married in August 2012.
LINDA BRNJAS, ordained Oct 23rd, 2011, has been the pastor at Bethel Mennonite Church (Elora) since September, 2003 when she and her husband, Steve were called by the congregation to co-pastor the congregation of about 100 people. Steve and Linda co-pastored for six years at which time Steve resigned and the church underwent a LifeCyle of the Church process assisted by ARC (Associates Resourcing the Church). Linda has continued on as the sole pastor. Previous to serving at Bethel, Linda was the Family Ministries Pastor with the Brethren in Christ church plant in Kitchener, Pathway Community Church. She holds a Bachelor degree with a double major in Music and Psychology; a Bachelor of Education (and Ontario Teacher's Certificate) and is currently finishing off a MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) at Conrad Grebel University College. She also is near completion of a Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership (also through Grebel). As well as being happily married to Steve, they are the proud parents of eight children, one of whom is married with two children (and a third due in May 2012!) and another one who is due to be married in August 2012.