Mary began studying Russian as a teenager. Eventually, knowledge of the language led to missionary service mostly in Ukraine, first through Mennonite Central Committee and then through Mennonite Mission Network, from which she retired in 2021.
Besides teaching Church History and other subjects around the former Soviet Union, most recently at Odesa Theological Seminary, Mary also played a significant role in literature production, notably contributing to the English translation of the Slavic Bible Commentary, a seminal work produced by the first post-Soviet generation of evangelical biblical scholars. Over the years, the evangelical movement in Ukraine has shaped Mary’s academic and spiritual growth.
Presently residing in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), she is an active member of the St. Stephen Protomartyr parish. Mary’s diverse skill set and extensive experience make her a valuable addition to the Board of Trustees. Her proficiency in Russian has been instrumental in strengthening DHM’s ties with our ministry partners in Eastern Ukraine.
