Published January 2, 2018.

 

Ontario minister, world conference and missions leader credibly accused 

In 2015, Mennonite Church Eastern Canada published a statement saying that they had received a credible accusation of “sexual and ethical misconduct” by Vernon Leis (b. 1933), a widely known minister, missions leader, and Mennonite World Conference leader. Leis died in 1994.

Church-related positions

  • Pastor for a number of Ontario congregations, most recently East Zorra Mennonite Church in Tavistock, Ontario, 1988–1994
  • First moderator of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada
  • Served on boards for:
    • Mennonite Reporter
    • Mennonite World Conference
    • Mennonite Central Committee Canada

Documentation

Send corrections, updates, or documentation to info@mennoniteabuseprevention.org.

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