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ECM Board and Staff

Murray Sherk

Board Chair

I live on a dairy farm near Plattsville with my wife Sandra.  We have four daughters who are now all married and starting to raise families.  Camping has always been part of our summers and we have spent many years camping at Mishewah, Stayner and several provincial and state parks. Sandra and our girls have been involved in various aspects of the ECM camps and we have a deep commitment to the ministry of ECM and its vision that everyone who comes in contact with our camps would be impacted by the life-changing love of Jesus.

We are members of Bethel EMCC in New Dundee and I have been involved in various aspects of ministry and leadership over the years, including Chair of the Board, member of Finance Committees, leading Care Groups and I am presently an Elder.

Following graduation from university in 1987, I started on a 25-year career with Farm Credit Canada as a Relationship Manger – analyzing finances, forecasting and lending money to farm families and Agribusinesses to help them grow and accomplish their dreams. During that time, we also acquired and grew the family dairy farm which we operate today. 

In 2012 I was elected to the Board of the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, a board which I chaired for five years. I have been on a number of other boards over the years and have strong interest in good governance.

The ECM camps have a rich and deep history, and I am excited to be involved in understanding the needs of the future and creating a strategy that will see these camps flourish for years come. 

Shara Bierman

Board Vice-Chair

Camp Mishewah has always been a cherished part of my life, holding a special place in my heart since childhood. As a young camper, I eagerly counted down the days until I could attend, and once I became a camper, it was the highlight of my summers. That week at camp was a magical time I would look forward to all year long. The friendships I built and the experiences I had truly shaped me.

When I was old enough, I jumped at the chance to be a counselor, forming lifelong bonds with people who became like family. Those friendships sustained me through high school, and even though we were spread out across Ontario, we stayed connected through events like Snow Camp at Stayner and youth sports tournaments. Growing up in the Missionary Church in Vineland, many of my best memories are tied to both church and camp.

After some time out west, I eventually returned to Ontario and, with great joy, brought my own children to Camp Mishewah. Just as I did, they have fallen in love with camp, and now they’re the ones who spend the year planning for their next visit. Watching them create their own memories at the same place that shaped my life has been one of the greatest joys of parenthood.

Professionally, I’ve spent over 24 years in the insurance industry and currently serve as Principal Broker, and Chief Operations Officer at Strong Roots Insurance Brokers. I’m passionate about helping clients understand their insurance and ensuring they feel well-supported. I’ve also made a point of mentoring and training staff along the way, reflecting my commitment to growth—both mine and theirs. I hold FCIP, CAIB, and RIBO designations, which have been instrumental in my professional journey.

In addition to my work at Strong Roots, I currently serve as the Central West Director and President-Elect for the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO). In this role, I’ve developed skills in strategic thinking, financial literacy, governance, and risk management. Serving on this board allows me to advocate for insurance brokers and their clients while staying engaged in the evolving landscape of the industry.

It’s this combination of professional experience and my deep personal connection to Camp Mishewah that drives my desire to contribute to the camp’s future as part of the ECM. I look forward to the opportunity to help guide and support a place that has meant so much to me and my family.

Doug Routliffe

Board Secretary

Bio & Photo Coming Soon

Andrew Epp

Board Treasurer

While Andrew loves to innovate and work hard, the most important thing in his life, besides Jesus, is his family. He has been married to Genevieve for 19 years. They live in St. Catharines, ON with their three children, Olivia (16), Alexander (15), and Hudson (12).

Andrew is a Pastor/Entrepreneur and has initiated a number of his own businesses. Notably, he founded Church Bookkeeping, which is the largest outsourcing firm servicing churches and not-for-profit organizations in Canada. He also started a construction business, landscaping business, software company, day camp, and most recently and proudly, a jewellery business with his daughter. Andrew is currently the CFO at Kraun Electric. Previous to this, Andrew joined the staff of Bethany Community Church (St, Catharines, ON) in the role of Executive Pastor. Since 1999, Andrew has been pastoring in some capacity, ranging from a Youth Pastor, Family Pastor, and Community Pastor. His pastoral passion is to see neighbourhoods transformed by Jesus. Andrew also served as Director of Operations for the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada (EMCC) from 2008-2012.

If he isn’t working, then he is either eating ice cream, donuts or candy, fishing for sharks, or pranking someone!

Arber Dick

Board Member

Bio and Photo Coming Soon

Cheri Langlois

Board Member

Hello! My name is Cheri! I attend Wilmot Centre Church with my husband and 2 awesome kids. Camp Mishewah has been one of my absolute favourite places since I was a kid. Every year starting at 5 years old, I would attend family camp and as I grew older I enjoyed kids and youth camps. I never missed a year! I am so grateful my parents valued the importance of experiencing camp! In my teenage years, I absolutely loved working at camp as a counsellor for both kids and youth camps. What makes my heart so happy is that as a family, we now prioritize attending camp every year. We have recruited all our friends to also make it an annual tradition. Our kids can confidently say it is a top favourite place for them as well. Camp is about the people, relationships, nature, beauty, and experiencing God’s presence daily. My kids are looking forward to working at camp when they are older, but until then, will continue to enjoy family and youth camps every summer. 

I work as an Educational Assistant with the Waterloo Region District School Board which keeps me very busy all day. I enjoy volunteering at my church in a variety of areas and of course being a mom/chauffeur keeps me hopping!

Andrew Mills

Board Member

Andrew has been a pastor in the EMCC for over 20 years, and has been coming to both Stayner and Mishewah for much longer than that. Growing up he worked at Stayner on maintenance, and came up to Mishewah with his church, Wilmot Centre. Over the years he has counselled, taught, and participated in many different events and weeks at both Stayner and Mishewah whether that is Sr. Teen, or EMCC events at Stayner. As a pastor at Bethany Community Church, he is a part of running Bethany Week at Mishewah every year.

Andrew has 3 kids – Hudson, Asher, and Eden, and his wife Krista is a midwife who also was a counsellor and a cook at Mishewah growing up. He has a background in governance and enjoys cooking and soccer.

Stacey Musselman

Board Member
Mishewah and Stayner camps are important to me because my children are now the fourth generation of our family attending these camps. Some of my earliest memories include running around Mishewah while my parents helped with the kids’ programs, and playing on the old wood swings at Stayner as we visited my Grandparents at their seasonal trailer. Camp was always the highlight of the year, and I love seeing my kids make memories of their own.  Camp is a place for personal and spiritual growth. I experienced this as a child attending kids camps, as a teenager through counselling, and as a young adult lifeguarding on seasonal staff. I am passionate about supporting our amazing ECM campgrounds, programs, and staff, so we can share these wonderful places and continue ministering to many generations to come.  I am married to an amazing husband of 11 years, Rob Musselman, and I am a proud mom of three wonderful kiddos. Our family currently attends Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, where Rob and I both grew up.  I graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Masters in Arts. I currently work as the Director of Human Resources at Bethany Church, as well as the Communications Director at Wilmot Centre Church. My husband and I are also the owners and operators of Pinehill Farms. I look forward to supporting the board and camp staff with my strengths in HR, research, organizational structure, and streamlining processes.

Lauren Wasyluk

Board Member

Lauren grew up in Cambridge, Ontario, and her path toward ministry was sparked early in high school by the encouragement of her youth pastor. She began working as a camp counsellor at Camp K in Waterloo, Ontario, eventually becoming the Leader-In-Training Coordinator, where she reimagined the program to equip teens with leadership and life skills in a camp environment. Her first visit to Camp Mishewah was in 2017, where she led chapel services for two Kids’ Camps and organized programming for Family Camp.

After earning her B.A. in Business and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, Lauren pursued a diploma in Media Communications from Cambrian College, equipping her with the skills to further her work in ministry and nonprofit communication. She has since served on staff at two churches, taking on Family Ministry and Outreach roles. Most recently, she co-founded Church Helper, an organization focused on helping churches and nonprofits communicate their message clearly and make purposeful decisions. Today, Lauren works with churches and organizations across various denominations and causes to bridge the gap between business practices and nonprofit impact.

Lauren gets most excited when she gets to help create systems that allow organizations to operate smoothly while focusing on their strengths. Whether she’s building websites, managing social media, building database workflows, or coaching leaders on how to tell their unique stories, she’s dedicated to making ministries and nonprofits both impactful and sustainable.

She lives in New Dundee with her husband, Mike, and their daughters, Waverley (6) and Renleigh (3).

Steve & Jeanette Balzer

Camp Mishewah Managing Directors

The Balzers know first-hand the impact of Christian camp and believe strongly that camp changes lives. Jeanette attended Stayner and Mishewah growing up, and later worked at Mish in various roles throughout her teen years. Steve attended Camp Kakeka as a child and was also a counsellor at Mishewah for a summer. Steve & Jeanette met while attending Emmanuel Bible College and have worked together in children’s ministry for over 40 years. They directed Trail of the Pines at Stayner Camp for 12 years and began directing kids camps at Mishewah in 2006. In 2018, they stepped into their current role as Managing Directors.  Camp has played a significant part in the lives of the entire Balzer family: Steve & Jeanette have four adult sons and two daughters-in-law who love camp, and they are Gran and Pops to two granddaughters, who are learning to love camp too! Steve & Jeanette love to share about camp: if you are interested in having them come and visit/speak at your church, youth group, or other event, please visit our contact page and get in touch.

Kathleen Denbok

Stayner Camp Managing Director

Kathleen joined our kitchen team in the spring of 2019. Since then there is no turning back! She has taken her background in marketing, retail and of course, baking, to bring a delicious array of meals to our camp guests. Always energetic and smiling, we often see her family join in helping with larger events. Kathleen is the mom of four kids, and attends Clearview Community Church.