Murray Sherk

Board Member

Murray grew up in rural South Western Ontario and has been a part of EMCC churches most of his life. He is a member of Bethel EMCC in New Dundee and has served in various ministries and leadership roles over the years, including Board Chair, small group leader and Elder.

Murray and his wife have been blessed with four daughters who are now all married and starting to raise families. Following graduation from the University of Guelph in 1987 with a degree in Agricultural Business, Murray started on a 25-year career with Farm Credit Canada as a Relationship Manger and Loans Officer, lending money to farm families and Agribusinesses to help them grow their businesses and accomplish their dreams. During that time, Murray and Sandra acquired the family dairy and grain farm which they have grown and operate today with family and staff.

In 2012 Murray was elected to the Board of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, a board which he chaired for five years from 2019-2024. He has been on a number of other agricultural boards over the years and has a strong interest in governance and experience navigating local, regional and national issues. He was elected to the Evergreen Christian Ministries Board in 2024. His extended family have served in foreign missions.

Murray enjoys facilitating small groups and has a heart for helping people grow in Godly character. In their recreational time Murray and Sandra enjoy camping, hiking, kayaking and cycling.