We are pleased to announce that Marlene Kropf, one of our co-founders, has accepted the invitation of the Bridgefolk board to become our new co-chair.
Abbot John Klassen continues as our other co-chair.
Marlene Kropf is Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Worship at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (Elkhart, Indiana) and Assistant Director of the Congregational and Ministerial Leadership Team for Mennonite Church USA. As part of that assignment, she serves as Minister of Worship for the denomination. She is an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church.
Marlene and her husband Stanley are members of Belmont Mennonite Church (Elkhart).