Joel and Crystal Yoder – Kendall, Kurt, Jerrica
The Yoders joined the team in 2012 as Assistant Director and in 2018 moved into the Director role. Having seen first-hand the need for sending prepared workers, they are passionate about training workers for cross-cultural ministry. Joel guides the overall vision and organization of the MTC and helps with the teaching. Both Joel and Crystal assist with mentoring students who attend Long-Term Orientation. They love living in the city and want to help Anabaptist people catch a vision for cross-cultural ministry and church planting in cities across the world.
Jesse and margaret slabaugh – Rosa, Nathan, Joseph
The Slabaughs joined the team in 2019. As Assistant Director, Jesse takes care of many day-to-day logistical matters, including processing applications, maintenance, finances, team communication, and lodging arrangements. Jesse and Margaret are excited about preparing and empowering individuals and families that God has called to specific places and people groups around the world. They also love the opportunity to invest in young people who are seeking God’s heart through mentoring, discipleship, and hospitality.
Nathan and Hannah Layman – Brienna
The Laymans joined the team in August of 2022. As the Serve NYC internship directors, Nathan & Hannah are excited to invest in young people in intentional and fun ways. Nathan will also organize and lead the WOW groups. Their daughter Brienna loves to interact with everyone and freely gives out hugs. They are grateful to minister together as a family and pursue the eternal purpose God has for their lives & those they impact.
Hannah Troyer
Hannah joined the Team in September of 2026. As Hospitality Director she takes care of cooking for each of the groups that come through for training, as well as housekeeping. She delights in connection with people, whether strangers or old friends and loves good words in any form and soulful music. She hopes everyone who comes through the center will be overwhelmed by Christ’s love and His heart for the nations and, in turn, go out and overwhelm their own worlds with that same love.
Maria Garber
Maria joined the team in November of 2024 as Hospitality Assistant. She is passionate about stories, espresso, pretty light, and color (especially yellow). Her favorite part of her job is working with an energetic kitchen team, and getting to meet so many people who are excited about serving Jesus and loving people all over the world.
Trennis Lehman
Trennis joined the team in June of 2025 as Administrative assistant. He loves life in the city and in his spare time enjoys playing guitar, making lattes and longboarding. At the MTC you’ll find him working on maintenance projects, editing spreadsheets, or connecting with students. He is passionate about community and hopes that through the work of the MTC more people will catch a vision of Gods heart for people all over the world.