St John's Staff

Andrew Katay Andrew Katay
Senior Minister
After finishing study at Sydney University (degrees in Economics and Arts, and a Masters degree in Theology) and Moore College (1st class honours), Andrew served at St Barnabas' Broadway, and was Anglican Chaplain to the University of Sydney until 2004. He came to St John's in 2005, keen to build this historic church into the vibrant ministry it could be. Andrew is married to Catriona, and they have 3 kids (Miles, Paige and Sabrina), and too many pets!
Lisa Hales Lisa Hales
Women's Pastoral Minister
Lisa ministers to Women in our 10am congregation and the new Haberfield congregation, and also oversees our fellowship groups program and our Mothers' Group
Tom Barrett Tom Barrett
Director of Service Production
Manager of Special Projects

As director of service production, Tom oversees the putting together of our weekly 10am and 7pm services, particularly the music program. Tom also manages special projects such as outreach events and administrative enhancements. Before joining the St John's staff full-time Tom was a software developer and freelance music arranger. He is married to Vanessa.
Spacer Alan Orr
Organist
Alan has had extensive church music experience, having served in various positions. Alan spends his weekdays running The EU Graduates Fund, and plays on Sundays at our 8am service.
Merina Selvarajah Merina Selvarajah
Office Secretary
Merina keeps the wheels within wheels of the church office functioning smoothly.
David Irving David Irving
Student Minister
Marty Feltham Marty Feltham
Student Minister
Chris Swann Chris Swann
Student Minister
Spacer Church Wardens and Parish Council
Our Church Wardens and Parish Council oversee the property and finance infrastructure of St John's, a vital ministry that enables the life of the church to grow and flourish. Our Church Wardens are Toby Hudson, Todd May and Mark Ebeling.