Missio Dei Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Missio Dei Church (originally known as Summerside Community Church) in Edmonton, Alberta was begun by Ray and Kathryn Wiens in January 2000. By 2001, 150 people were attending the worship services, and 11 people had been baptized. The church was known for doing Saturday night church with a relaxed atmosphere and upbeat music. Mission teams from the congregation served in Mexico and Thailand, constructing homes and church buildings.
Differences in leadership styles and on how best to move the church forward led to a decline in attendance and financial struggles. The church chose to close in July 2014.
Bibliography
Mennonite Brethren Herald (26 October 2001); (November 2014): 27.
Additional Information
Denominational Affiliations:
Alberta Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2000-2014)
Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches (2000-2014)
Summerside Community Church Ministers
| Minister | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Ray Wiens | 2000-2007 |
| Tom Koop | 2009-2014 |
Summerside Community Church Membership
| Year | Members |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 87 |
| Author(s) | Richard D Thiessen |
|---|---|
| Date Published | March 2014 |
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Thiessen, Richard D. "Missio Dei Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. March 2014. Web. 24 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Missio_Dei_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=126949.
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Thiessen, Richard D. (March 2014). Missio Dei Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 24 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Missio_Dei_Church_(Edmonton,_Alberta,_Canada)&oldid=126949.
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