Annual General Business Meeting Updates
Congratulations to John Cressman on His Re-Election as EMCC President!
We are pleased to announce that John Cressman has been re-elected to serve as President of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC) for another two-year term, concluding at the General Assembly in 2027.
Throughout his presidency, John has provided wise and steady leadership in several key areas. These include strengthening the relationship between the National Board and the President, rebuilding trust and enhancing the effectiveness of the National Team, and fostering a culture of accountability and servant-leadership across the organization.
We thank God for John’s continued leadership and look forward with anticipation to all that He will accomplish through him in the years ahead. We are deeply grateful for his faithful service and invite you to keep John and his wife, Melanie, in your prayers as they continue to serve the Lord together in this next season.
Changes to the Board of Directors
Departing board members:
We would like to thank the following board members for their years of support and service, and we pray God's blessing on them as they move on from their roles on this board.
Charlie Bowen (completed two 4-year terms)
Colin Creighton (completed one 4 -year term)
Jim Hazzard (completed two 4-year terms)
New board members:
We welcome the following new board members and we pray for the equipping of the Holy Spirit as you direct together.
Rebecca Doner (first 4 year term)
Clare Fox (first 4 year term)
Murray Sherk (first 4 year term)
Andrew Epp (second 4 year term)
Tracy Minke (second 4 year term)
Bylaw Updates
Bylaws Revised and Approved at AGM
At our recent Annual General Meeting, members approved significant revisions to our Bylaws. As introduced during the 2024 Regional Gatherings, this direction involved incorporating key elements from our Articles of Governance directly into the Bylaws—no longer simply as an appendix.
These updates reflect our continued commitment to strong, transparent, and effective leadership.
What’s New?
The revised Bylaws now include:
- Membership-related content: covenant, privileges, responsibilities, reporting, and discipline
- Annual General Meetings: confirmed to be held every year
- President’s Term: now clearly defined as up to four years
These changes provide a stronger governance foundation and empower the National Team and National Board to lead with greater clarity and purpose.
