Meet the Team

  • Rev. Mike McNamara

    Vicar

    Mike came to Melbourne in 2012. Originally from the UK, but with an Australian father, Mike came to Victoria with his Kiwi wife, Jo and their two children, to continue his ministry here.

    Mike became a Christian as a teenager on a Scripture Union camp and was ordained in 1985. He has served in various parish ministry contexts in different parts of the UK, and as a mission partner in Tanzania, East Africa. He was formerly at St Alfred’s Blackburn North for 10 years. Mike regards serving in gospel ministry as the greatest of privileges. He started at St James in February 2023.

    To relax, Mike enjoys time with the family, walks in the bush, sport, current affairs and the arts.

  • Georgia Sanders

    Kids and Youth Coordinator

    Georgia was a member of St James for a number of years before taking on the role of Childrens and Youth Minister in 2022. She has a background in Education and is currently undertaking studies at Ridley College completing a Masters of Divinity. She is very passionate about ministering to young people and is eager to partner with anyone who shares this passion. Georgia primarily works Fridays and Sundays.

  • Carol Elhage

    Office Manager

    Carol has been our Office Manager for over 5 years. She is married to Nabil and has two daughters. You can contact Carol for any of your administrative needs.