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About KMB's Pastors & StaffAs staff of KMB, we are here to serve
you. Vidya Narimalla, Senior Pastor Vidya and Gwen Narimalla responded to God's call to enter into full-time Christian ministry in 1992. To prepare, Vidya left his career in the financial services field to attend the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary in California and Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, earning his Master of Divinity. Gwen is a Resource Teacher working with families with children who have special needs. They are working toward building a church that follows the teachings of Jesus Christ, meet the needs of its members and the community around the church. They would like to invite you to join them in serving others. Vidya and Gwen have been married for 23 years and have two grown children. vnarimalla@kitchenermb.com Alex Suderman, Associate Pastor Alex is the associate pastor at KMB with a focus on the areas of Christian education and fellowship ministries. Community learning has been an important factor in his own walk with Christ and his passion is to see people come together and allow the scripture to shape who they are, making the church a people of grace and peace. Alex is married to Carla and they have three young children. asuderman@kitchenermb.com Antonio Avalos, Custodian Antonio has worked at KMB since 1996. Antonio is responsible for the custodial duties of the church facilities. Antonio is married to Marina and they have six grown children. Evelyn Macher, Admin Assistant Evelyn loves serving the congregation at KMB. She is the friendly voice you hear when you call the office for information. She is ready to help, refer you to the right person or recommend a potluck dinner or event to attend. Evelyn is married to Craig. office@kitchenermb.com Ryan McNamara, Senior Youth Director Ryan grew up in London, ON and attended an MB church his grandfather started in Komoka, ON. During his highschool years Ryan began to sense God's calling to help others through their faith journey. It was this passion that led him into ministry. Ryan will be married to Melanie in fall. sryouth@kitchenermb.com Mark Beach, Junior Youth Director Mark has a unique gift of remaining calm in the face of chaos. This gifting brought him to the wonderful world of Jr. High Ministry. Mark has a passion for teaching Jr. Highers how to live out their faith in real life. Mark is married to Theresa. jryouth@kitchenermb.com Louise Harback, Music Coordinator As pianist, organist and choir accompanist over many years, Louise has been part of the transition of music style at KMB. Now on staff as music coordinator, she, with other members of the Worship Committee, seeks to lead the congregation to embrace the best and most meaningful in both traditional and contemporary musical worship. Louise is married to Les and they have two grown children. music@kitchenermb.com Phil Patton, Senior's Coordinator Phil Patton has worked with seniors for many years. He is currently KMB's Seniors' Coordinator and assists the Deacon Team in their tasks of serving the congregation. "My greatest joy in assisting in the needs of our seniors comes from being on the receiving end. From the example that they show me, I learn the value of a strong relationship with God. Further, I see how openness, deep caring and wisdom in living one's life, with Jesus Christ being central, can bring both true fulfillment here, and glorious results for eternity." Phil is married to Judy and they have three grown children. seniors@kitchenermb.com David Dirks (Volunteer), Choir Director David has been the choir director at KMB for several years, much to the delight of our KMB congregation. David works as a music teacher at Rockway Mennonite Collegiate. David is married to Janene and they have six growing children. music@kitchenermb.com |
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