Canadian Leadership

Sam Smalldon
Bishop of Canada
Director of Operations and Shared Services
[email protected]
888-411-7537 ext. 34
519-822-4150 ext. 34

• Canada West Mission Centre Financial Officer
• Canada East Mission Centre Financial Officer
• Executive Director and Treasurer for the Canadian Corporation Board
• Stewardship Education and Disciple’s Generous Response
  
• Oversees operations, asset, and risk management for Community of Christ Canada
• Oversees Affiliates and Congregational Financial Officers and Recorders in Canada

Vonda DenBoer
Director of Camping & Campgrounds
[email protected]
888-411-7537 ext. 101

• Develops and guides long-term strategic plans and initiatives in line with Community of Christ’s mission and  vision
  
• Implements a shared camping strategy across Canada
  
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, provincial, and municipal regulations
  
• Provides leadership in collaborating with our camps and campgrounds
  
• Supports operational sustainability
  

John Hamer
Director of Outreach & Innovation
[email protected]
647-348-7755

• Facilitates the “All Voices: Discerning Across Canada” initiative and the emerging strategic plan for Community of Christ in Canada in concert with the field apostle
• Manages the “Revitalizing Canadian Congregations” and “Canadian Mission Strategies” projects
• Co-directs the “Beyond the Walls” global ministry
  
• Serves as historian for the Canada East Mission Centre

Leandro Palacios
Director of Communications
[email protected]
647-348-7755

• Manages the online presence of Community of Christ in Canada
  
• Develops and implements Canada-wide marketing and communications strategies 
• Leads Canada-wide marketing communications strategies  
  
• Manages communications and technology assets 
  
• Coordinates the production and publication of media resources
  
• Co-directs the “Beyond the Walls” global ministry

World Church Leadership

Shannon McAdam
Field Apostle
[email protected]
877-411-2632 ext. 2

• Minister for Community of Christ
• Member of the Council of Twelve Apostles.
• Assigned to Field 4, which includes the Canada, Australia, British Isles, Western Europe, Eurasia, and Pacific Islands Mission Centres, as well as the All Nations Congregation.
• Shannon is grounded in a deep sense of the Holy all around us. Her ministry flows from her love of people. Shannon believes our strength is in our differences, and every voice is important.
• Read full bio at www.cofchrist.org

Lachlan E. Mackay
Field Apostle
[email protected]

• Minister for Community of Christ
• Member of the Council of Twelve Apostles.
• Assigned to Field 4
• Passionate about church history, Lach is a former president of the John Whitmer Historical Association and has contributed articles and essays to various scholarly publications.
• Read full  bio at www.cofchrist.org

Karin F. Peter
Senior President of Seventy
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• Senior president of the Community of Christ Council of Presidents of Seventy.
  
• This diverse council calls and supports the ministry and mission of the seventy around the globe.
  
• President of Seventy assigned to Field 4.
• Karin has served as a youth minister, pastor, missionary coordinator, field missionary coordinator, and president of seventy.
  
• Read full bio at www.cofchrist.org
  

Joelle Wight
President of Seventy
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• Director of Temple Ministries
  
• President of Seventy assigned to Field 4
• With a background in education, social work, and theology, Joelle brings a deep commitment to peace-building, reconciliation, and the transformative vision of God’s upside-down Kingdom.
  
• Joelle has served as teacher, Latter-day Seeker minister, Invitation Support Minister, and Mission Center President
  
• Read full bio at www.cofchrist.org
  

WORLD CHURCH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL