Jayesh Naran
Minister
Minister
Jayesh joined Ithaca Presbyterian Church in 2019 as the assistant minister, before becoming the lead minister at the start of 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a ministry trainee at Village Church in Kelvin Grove in 2013 & 2014, before studying at QTC (Queensland Theological College) while serving as a student minister at Mitchelton Presbyterian Church (2015-2016) and Southside Presbyterian Church (2017-2018). Jayesh is married to Jess and they have two young kids, Zeke (2020) and Zola (2022).
Jayesh came to love and know Jesus in his early twenties when he realised how desperately he needed Jesus for salvation, and how much he was loved as a child of God through faith in Jesus. He threw his degree in Mechanical and Space Engineering in the bin to help people get to heaven instead of space. He also enjoys a good burger, chilling at his local cafe with a book, hanging out with family, playing tennis, running along the Brisbane River, and going on epic roadtrips.
Elder
Stuart (Stu) serves as one of the elders at Ithaca PC. He’s is married to Belinda, and they have three adult children. Being employed by the PCQ as Director of Ministry Resourcing and Christian Education means he gets to help resource, encourage, and support Gospel ministry in local churches across the state. When he’s not doing that, he loves spending time with his family and friends, hanging out with the grandkids, enjoying a coffee, or taking a motorbike ride through the mountains. He’s been trusting Jesus for over forty years and seeks to live in the peace and joy of knowing that he is forgiven and eternally accepted by God because of what Christ has done.
Elder
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Elder
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Women’s Discipleship and Ministry Support Worker
Lisa has been married for 37 years to Roger and is a mum to 6 adult kids (5 married!) with her 11th grandchild on the way. She’s committed her life to knowing God deeply and caring for her family — including her wider church family. Lisa wants to always be available to point women to God’s Word as their source of life and what will truly sustain them through the ‘opportunities’ that God brings their way! She has experienced a variety of challenges having lived overseas as a missionary with a large family which has deepened her faith in Jesus and walk with the Lord. She is a fan of long walks with her husband… especially when they end at a café!
Ministry Trainee
Jasmin works two days a week at Ithaca as a ministry trainee, alongside her work at the Children’s Hospital. Before joining the team, Jas has been working as a paediatric nurse, including five years in the humanitarian sector, and is currently studying a postgraduate certificate at Queensland Theological College. At Ithaca, Jas coordinates the newly formed Ithaca Youth Group and is excited to see young people grow in their love for Jesus. She also helps run the “Why Jesus?” course, and loves chatting about life, culture, and faith. When she’s not at church or the hospital, you’ll probably find her in a cafe with a long black, at the gym, or trying to madly get through all her reading for college. If you’d like to grab a coffee, go for a run, or chat about life, she’d love to hear from you.
Committee of Management (Secretary)
Andre Gronum serves as the Secretary of the Committee of Management. He joined Ithaca in 2021 after being convicted of the importance of belonging to a local church, gathering with fellow believers to grow in Christ and learn what it means to live faithfully in every area of life.
Andre works as a lawyer in the city. Outside of work, he enjoys marathon training and reading just about anything he can get his hands on—with a special love for philosophy and theology.’
Committee of Management (Treasurer)
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Committee of Management (Maintenance)
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Committee of Management
Timea is a member of the Committee of Management at Ithaca. Since joining Ithaca in 2024, Timea has formed great friendships and connections with many people in the church. Timea works as a lawyer in the public sector. She is married to Brady and they have two children. Outside work, Timea loves spending time with her family and friends, painting, bushwalking and, when on holidays, she loves travelling.
Committee of Management
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