Executive Committee — The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey

Executive Committee 2025–2026 — Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey

Executive Committee 2025–2026 · The Mar Thoma Church of New Jersey

Leadership

Guiding Our Parish

The Executive Committee serves as the governing body of the parish — elected by the congregation and accountable to God and the Diocese in all matters of parish administration, finance, and ministry.

Rev. Pratesh Oommen Our Vicar

Shepherd and spiritual leader of our parish. Rev. Oommen administers the sacraments, leads the congregation in worship, provides pastoral care, and chairs the Executive Committee.

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2025–2026 Term

Parish Officers

Rev. Pratesh Oommen

Our Vicar

Spiritual head of the parish, leading the congregation in worship, sacraments, and pastoral care.

GK

Mr. George Koshy

Vice President

Supporting parish leadership and representing the congregation in administrative matters.

Mr. Shaji George

Secretary

Managing correspondence, records, meeting minutes, and the day-to-day administration of the parish.

BV

Mr. Byju Varghese

Trustee (Finance)

Overseeing the parish's financial planning, budgeting, and fiscal accountability.

Mr. Remy Varughese

Trustee (Accounts)

Maintaining parish accounts and ensuring accurate financial reporting and stewardship.

Mr. Babu Varghese

Lay Leader (Malayalam)

Representing and serving the Malayalam-speaking congregation in parish worship and life.

JG

Mr. Joel George

Lay Leader (English)

Representing and serving the English-speaking congregation in parish worship and community.

Diocesan Representation

Assembly Delegates

RG

Mr. Reji George

Diocesan Assembly Member

Representing the parish in the Mar Thoma Diocese of North America.

NB

Mrs. Noby Byju

Diocesan Council Member (2026–29)

Serving as Diocesan Council representing the Diocesan Sevika Sangham.

Dr. Alex Thomas

Diocesan Assembly Member

Representing the Diocesan MTVEA in the Diocesan Assembly.

Dr. Beena Mathew

Sabha Prathinidi Mandalam

Representing the parish in the Mar Thoma Sabha Prathinidi Mandalam.

Ministry Representatives

Ministry Liaisons

Mr. Alex Mathew

Edavaka Mission Rep

Coordinating the parish's outreach and mission activities under the Edavaka Mission.

Mr. Alexander P Mathai

Senior Citizen Fellowship Rep

Serving the senior members of the congregation with care and fellowship.

Mrs. Jeena Jacob

Choir Representative

Liaising between the Choir ministry and the executive committee.

Mrs. Allin Varghese

Sevika Sanghom Rep

Representing the women's fellowship and its service activities.

Mr. Thomas Jacob

Sunday School Rep

Coordinating children's Christian education on behalf of the Sunday School.

Mr. Shaun George

Youth Fellowship Rep

Representing the youth and their activities within the parish executive committee.

Mr. Ajish Baby

Yuvajana Sakhyam Rep

Serving as the young adult fellowship's voice in parish governance.

Prayer Groups

Parish Prayer Groups

JT

Mrs. Jolly Thomas

Nazareth Prayer Group

Leading the Nazareth Prayer Group in intercession and spiritual formation for the congregation.

NB

Mrs. Noby Byju

Nazareth Prayer Group

Serving the Nazareth Prayer Group in intercession and spiritual formation for the congregation.

ST

Mrs. Susan Thomas

Bethel Prayer Group

Leading the Bethel Prayer Group in faithful prayer and intercession for the parish community.

Mr. Jacob Thomas

Carmel Prayer Group

Leading the Carmel Prayer Group and serving as a pillar of prayer ministry in the parish.

SV

Mr. Shaffi Varghese

Carmel Prayer Group

Serving faithfully in the Carmel Prayer Group and supporting the prayer life of the congregation.

Auditors

Parish Auditors

PT

Mrs. Preeza Thomas

Auditor

Providing independent financial oversight and ensuring accountability in parish governance.

TV

Mr. Thomas Varghese

Auditor

Serving as auditor, ensuring transparent and accurate financial reporting for the congregation.