Jack and Irene Suderman have lived in Costa Rica, Bolivia, and Colombia and speak Spanish fluently. The Sudermans have a 43 year connection to most parts of Latin America, and have learned to love the diversity of cultures and experiences. Jack has a PhD in Biblical Studies from the Universidad Pontificia Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, and has worked in teaching and administration in the church for 55 years. Irene has a music degree and has been heavily involved in the work of the church at the local and international levels. Jack was the former General Secretary of Mennonite Church Canada. Irene worked for many years in palliative care and in spiritual care for Seniors in the church. Jack and Irene attend First Mennonite Church in Kitchener, Ontario. They have three adult sons, three daughters-in-law, and 6 grandchildren.
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