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Dirk came to EMI in 2010 eager to engage in the vision of combining Design and Missions after volunteering on a number of EMI project trips. Anyone that knows Dirk, knows of his passion for architecture, missions, Christ and the Florida Gators!  Dirk especially loves being able to help our mission hospital partners as they continue to serve the medical and spiritual needs of their communities around the world.  His enthusiasm for his work is unmatched and his energy brings life to an office full of introverts.  More importantly, his prayers reflect his devotion and trust in our Savior and King.  Dirk’s current activities include leading projects and leading the US office design studio.  He loves EMI, his wife, Joy, and their three children, Kelvyn, Kyra, and Kaden, who have nearly all graduated from home. 

We are grateful for your heart, knowledge, faith and passion, Dirk!

At EMI, we are driven to be good stewards of our resources. On 1-March-2020, Charity Navigator again rated EMI as a 4-Star charity - a status EMI has held for 14 years in a row. Charity Navigator told us:

"We are proud to announce Engineering Ministries International has earned our fourteenth consecutive 4-star rating. This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way. Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that Engineering Ministries International exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work.

Less than 1% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 14 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that Engineering Ministries International outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Engineering Ministries International apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

 We thank God for this recognition and work hard to keep the trust our clients, donors, volunteers, and others have placed in EMI's ministry. 

The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has long been one of EMI Canada's key annual fundraisers, and this year we're expanding our involvement to other Scotiabank running events across Canada.  This is your chance to represent Team EMI in your city while reaching your personal fitness goals!

When you run or walk with Team EMI, every dollar you fundraise goes to the EMI Fund, which lays the groundwork for all that EMI does to equip and mobilize design professionals as they serve ministries and transform lives around the globe.

Click here to see where Team EMI is running, and learn how you can partcipate!

Can't join us to run or walk? Your donation in support of Team EMI or a registered runner can make a big difference!  Click here to learn more.