Mellinger appointed to leadership position

Mennonite Church Eastern Canada

Marianne Mellinger of Kitchener, Ontario, has been appointed to a new position in Leadership Formation, beginning January 1. This is a half-time position shared by Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and Conrad Grebel University College.

The position reflects the growing partnership between MCEC and Grebel to develop resources for training and nurturing leaders.

Marlene Epp, academic dean at Grebel, says, "Marianne has already demonstrated a gift and passion for leadership development within the Graduate Theological Studies department of CGUC. We look forward to her expanded contribution."

Mellinger began pastoral ministry in the Franconia Conference of Pennsylvania. Since moving to Ontario she has served as an interim pastor, counsellor, teacher and clergy coach.

Her training includes a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Psychotherapy from Garrett Theological Seminary.

"I am excited to be working at the task of leadership development in the creative context of this shared position," says Mellinger. -From MCEC/Grebel release