Meet Our Leaders
MCC has four full time pastors (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
This 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
This 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.