Meet Our Leaders
Mississauga Community Church has four pastors, otherwise known as officers, who are appointed to our church by The Salvation Army. Each of them bring a unique and valuable skill set and gift mix, and each of them lead a specific area of our ministry here at MCC.
Captain Jeff Arkell
Pastor, Senior Leadership Team Leader
Captain Graciela Arkell
Pastor, Congregational Ministries Director
Lieutenant Mirna Dirani
Pastor, Outreach & Evangelism Director
Lieutenant Tharwat Eskander
Pastor, Outreach & Evangelism Director

Our Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Team, made up of pastors, employees and volunteers, is responsible for the program and function of our church. They oversee congregational and community ministries as well as the operational matters of running a multi-site church.

Jeff Arkell - Pastor & Senior Leadership Team Leader

Graciela Arkell - Pastor & Congregational Ministries Director

Mirna Dirani - Pastor, Outreach & Evangelism Director

Tharwat Eskander - Pastor, Outreach & Evangelism Director

Doug Binner -
Director of Mission

Sheryl Slous - Weekend Experience Director

Joel Binner - Community Services Director

New Hire
Business Manager
Our Mission & Vision Team
The Mission & Vision team sets vision and strategic direction for our church. They are members of our congregation who care deeply about the mission of the church and who hold the Senior Leadership team accountable for their goals and priorities.

Jeff Arkell - Chair

Doug Binner - Vice Chair

Michelle Anderson

Simon Gough

Kathleen Griffiths

Bibiana Moncaleano

Abigail Morson

John Stickland

Kevin Slous

Key Responsibilities
Our Leadership Teams are fully committed to the health of our church. They contribute their time and talents to ensure that MCC is a church that deepens faith, builds community, strengthens family, encourages involvement, and loves our community in practical ways.
