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Deacons Commission

Commission Members: Dave Dyck, Barbara Hege-Galle, Shemlal Hembrom, Yukari Kaga, Delbert Kuhosakubi, Bert C. Lobe (Secretary), Samuel Martínez Leal, Cynthia Peacock (Chair), Enock Shamapani, Gladys Siemens, and Henk Stenvers.

The Deacons Commission is a part of the Mennonite World Conference General Council structure.  The vision, mission, and priorities that define the general structure of Mennonite World Conference are described in the Constitution.

The General Mission of the Deacons Commission is to:

  • prepare materials and address issues related to the well-being of MWC member and associate member churches;
  • give guidance and provide resources to MWC or member churches in the area of diakonia within member churches;
  • facilitate MWC-related networks or fellowships on matters of common interest and focus.