Meet Our Team

Athanasios was born in Greece and at the age of 14 migrated to Australia with his family. It was here that he first heard the gospel message, started to read the Bible, and the Lord opened his eyes to see his need of salvation. He repented and put his trust in Christ for the forgiveness of his sins at age 15. Athanasios has completed a Bachelor in Pharmacy and Bachelor of Ministries in Australia; Master’s in theology and Doctor of…

Marc has served as an elder at Redemption Church since July 2023. He came to know Christ as his personal Saviour in his late twenties, when he was deeply moved by the truth of repentance and the gift of grace.  Marc studies theology in his free time and has completed some studies at the Presbyterian Theological College of Victoria.   Professionally, Marc works as an IT consultant, helping large organisations navigate technology delivery challenges. Outside of work, he values quality time with…

Jared has served as a Pastoral Assistant since 2024. He is also the Secretary, assists with the music ministry, and serves as one of the youth leaders. Jared grew up attending church and came to faith in Jesus through a high school classmate who encouraged him to read the Bible for himself. He previously served as president of the Christian Union at Monash University. His passion for overseas missions was ignited while studying abroad and attending an international church in…

Jethro serves as a Youth and Missional Community Leader at Redemption Church. He is thankful to have been raised in a Christian home. Like many in this situation there comes a point where the realities of life intrude upon your own life and necessitate that one asks the question “Is this true?”. Jethro found that the Gospel claims—that Jesus Christ is the long awaited Son of God, the seed of Abraham, the fulfillment of all the promises, sent at the…

Jonty serves as the Music Leader at Redemption Church. He grew up in a Christian home and has trusted in the death and resurrection of Jesus for his salvation from a young age. Jonty is married to Jodie, and they have five children together. He works as a builder and enjoys overcoming challenges, engaging in meaningful conversation, and appreciating the finer points of rugby league.

Sophia (Yu-Ting) Liu serves as the Treasurer. Originally from Taiwan, she moved to Australia to earn a Master’s degree in finance at the University of Melbourne. It was in her early 20s that she encountered the Gospel of John, resulting in her repentance and faith in Christ Jesus. She is married to Jovi, and they have one child, Jacob. She enjoys her work as a data analyst, uncovering insights and making data-driven decisions. In her spare time, she cultivates vegetables,…

Annie is the Co-Ordinator of Children’s Ministry at Redemption Church. She was raised in a Christian home, attended church and youth groups throughout her school years and repented of her sins and put her faith in Christ in her mid-teens. She has a degree in Fine Arts and a Masters of Teaching and has worked in a few schools teaching art and design to primary and secondary students. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading and spending time with…

Hansel was raised in a Catholic home and believed in Jesus from a young age. In his early 40s, he came to a true understanding of the Gospel and God’s grace. He is husband to Wendy and father to Stella, Daniel & Rebekkah. And grandfather to Evie, Hemloch and Theodore! A Production Engineer by profession, he works currently as the Quality and Safety Manager at a manufacturing company. He loves implementing business, quality, environment and safety systems, developing on M365…

Orlagh is responsible for Child Safety at Redemption Church. She was raised in an Irish Catholic home but attended church throughout her school years after her parents were saved. Orlagh repented of her sin in her thirties. She graduated from Monash University with a degree in Primary Education and has worked in various schools across the State of Victoria, in both the government and private sectors. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with friends.

Wendy is the financial administrator at Redemption Church. Wife to Hansel, mother of Stella, Daniel and Rebekkah. Wendy came to know Jesus as her Saviour at the age of 30. She is continually learning and discovering more about the character and love of God, who saved her and his people as a whole.

Jovi is a software engineer who provides IT support at Redemption Church. He ensures the smooth operation of its digital services. In his personal life, Jovi is married to Sophia. Together, they are committed to the upbringing of their son, Jacob. They also have a deaf dog named Zara. Jovi was introduced to the gospel through Campus Ministries while attending Melbourne University. During this period, he recognized the weight of his sins and acknowledged his need for repentance. Subsequently, he…