Mission
Anchored in Anabaptist values, MHS Association inspires and strengthens health and human service ministries to fulfill their missions.
Vision
MHS Association is the go-to leader for integrating faith and work in health and human services.
MHS Association Member Organizations
Member Ministries
73
Employed more than
13,655
Served more than
147,950
Economic impact
$1,196,993,291
Members connected through...
Network Groups
An opportunity to share knowledge, brainstorm, and find solutions while connecting with your peers in MHS Association organizations. A strong community leads to stronger ministry.
Mennonite Health Assembly
Gathering the leadership of Anabaptist health and human service ministries since 1952, the 2023, Mennonite Health Assembly took place in Denver, CO, where the event's new name, MHS Assembly, was announced.
Executive Circle
A year-long CEO leadership development program designed for networking with other MHS Association CEOs, sharing challenges and successes, developing greater clarity and creativity, and exploring current leadership/industry trends.
eConnections
One of MHS Association's monthly digital publications. Content connects members through sharing upcoming events and leadership development opportunities, member news, insights on governance, and more.
We supported our members' bottom line through Peace Church Captive Programs...
11
MHS Association members participated in PCHIP.
8
MHS Association members participated in the PCPIT program.
10
MHS Association members participated in the PCWSP program.
20
MHS Association members participated in the PCRRG program.
2023 Financial Summary (Preliminary numbers)
Revenue
$1,897,374
Expenses
$1,689,403
MHS Association & MHS Consulting Staff
MHS Association and MHS Consulting staff are the backbone of our organizations. Through them, the programming, tools, and services provided are made possible.
1 Corinthians 3:9, “For we are God’s fellow workers. You are God’s field, God’s building.”
In 2023, MHS Consulting welcomed Ashley Ganger as it's new Consulting Coordinator.
In 2019, MHS identified a need to develop a clear and defined identity. Now, in 2023, we have made significant strides in this development with the launch of a new brand – MHS Association.
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MHS Association member organizations have received an average ROI of 4.9:1 over the past three years. Three-year annual averages of distributions from MEP ($1,997,333), Peace Church Captive Programs ($706,598), and savings from GPOs ($103,922) direct your organization’s money where it belongs – back into fulfilling your mission.
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MHS Association Board of Directors
The 2023 MHS Association Board of Directors was chaired by Jerry Lile, CEO of Fairmount Homes. The board welcomed three new members, Charlene Epp, Hugh Davis, and Jill Schellenberg. MHS Association is thankful for the service of departing board members Jen Foster, Valerie G. Rempel, Maribel Ramirez Hinojosa, and Don Tyson.
Jerry Lile
Board Chair, MHS Association
CEO, Fairmount Homes
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Kerry Hoke
Chair of Commission for Sponsorship
Director of Pastoral Ministries, Messiah Lifeways
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
James Krehbiel
CEO, Bluestem Communities
Hesston, Kansas
Hugh Davis
CEO, Menno Haven, Inc
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Larry Miller
Chair, MHS Consulting Board
Retired, Former CEO, Everence
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Roy Teramoto
Medical Officer for Phoenix Area Indian Health Service
Phoenix, Arizona
Todd Hanes
CEO, Adriel, Inc.
West Liberty, Ohio
Amanda Nugent Divine
CEO, Kings View Corporation
Fresno, California
Myron Weaver
CEO, OrrVilla Retirement Community
OrrVille, Ohio
Charlene Epp
Island Health
Anacortes, Washington
Jill Schellenberg
Retired Professor of Criminology and Restorative Justice Studies, Tabor College
Fresno, California