Lely Church Staff
Pastor
Pastor Jonas Mark Hayes
Jonas was born and raised in the Midwest in Kirksville, Missouri – just blocks away from Truman State University. Initially, he experienced a call into the ministry in elementary school while accompanying his father (who is also a Presbyterian Minister) on pastoral visits.
His call into the ministry deepened when he was a student at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee as he served in campus ministry, as well as preaching and leading worship in small churches in the surrounding area of his college town.
Jonas studied English Literature at Tusculum (1999) and then completed a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary (2003)
pastorjonas@lpcnaples.org
Director of Music
Carl Granieri
Carl has agreed to be the Music Director for as long as it takes for us to find a permanent one.
He is a most accomplished musician, and a deeply committed Christian, who loves to serve churches when and where he can.
He loves to nurture musical talent in others and can’t wait to meet with our choir this week and work with them to sustain the wonderful progress they have made under Bob & Glenn.
cgorch@hotmail.com
Office Administrator
Sandra Guzman
Sandy joined Lely Presbyterian after a long search for just the right fit. TBD
sandy.guzman@lpcnaples.org
Treasurer (Elder)
Jeff Witte
- Role & Responsibilities: Jeff is a member of Session, the governing body of LPC, a member of both the Finance & Stewardship Committee and the Personnel Committee, and serves as the Treasurer of the Church. He also was chair of the Pastor Nominating Committee.
- Background and Education: After graduating from college and earning an MBA degree, Jeff began his career in commercial banking, retiring from JPMorgan Chase in 2011 after nearly 40 years.
- Personal Calling: Jeff believes strongly that God has been watching over our church home and provided guidance during some recent difficult periods. He believes God provided him the energy and enthusiasm to assume a more active leadership role as we worked through some of the challenges we faced.
- Personal Interests: Jeff and his wife Joan enjoy traveling, having been to all 50 states, plus traveling abroad. Jeff enjoys adventure, having rafted through the Grand Canyon, gone Heli hiking in the Canadian Rockies, and herded cattle at a ranch in New Mexico. Jeff and Joan also traveled to northern Canada to see the migrating polar bears. They both enjoy biking, walking, golf, and getting together with friends.
- Family: Jeff has been married to his lovely wife Joan for 53 years and they have two children and two grandchildren. Unfortunately, their daughter, who was married, passed away from cancer in 2018 after a 14-year battle. Their son and his family live in South Carolina. Jeff and Joan sold their home in Pennsylvania and became full-time residents of Naples in 2020.
jeff100149@gmail.com
Bookkeeper
Kathleen Duffett
Kathy, a Lely Presbyterian church member, was installed as Deputy of finances after a long search for just the right fit. TBD
Manager - Information Technology (Elder)
Gail Minard
Gail, a retired teacher from New York moved to Naples in 2013. She quickly became an active member of Lely Presbyterian Church. Over the years, she has served on the Session and chaired both the Membership and Christian Education Committees. In 2022, she began assisting with technology at LPC—never imagining it would lead to her current role as Chief of Technology. Gail is grateful for this opportunity and is thriving in the position, thanks to the support and collaboration of many talented individuals within the congregation.
gail.minard@yahoo.com
gminard@lpcnaples.org
Producer - Audio Video Streaming
Adrian Millsom
Adrian hails from the other side of the pond. Joining the technology team after a long search for just the right fit.
awmprivate@gmail.com
Engineer/ Consultant - Technology
Mark Scheyder
Mark joined Lely Presbyterian church in 2015. Relocating to Naples Florida after a long IT career supporting the FAA as a civilian contractor through Computer Sciences Corp and Lockheed Martin. He now provides contract work for various clients throughout South West Florida. Lely Presbyterian Church is one of Marks passions. Mark specializes in Systems Hardware and software administration includinng networking, threat mitigation, webdesign, and audio video production systems.
Needing a clear reference point and the structure one can only find in community of like minded belivers, he discovered Lely Church and has remained steadfast.
mscheyder@lpcnaples.org
Kitchen Hospitality (Elder)
Buillding and Grounds (Elder)
Nancy Copeland
TBD
Get Involved with Our Community
At Lely Presbyterian Church, we believe that faith is best expressed through action and connection. Whether you’re looking to deepen your relationship with Christ or simply want to meet new friends, there’s a place for you here. Join us for our weekly gatherings, volunteer opportunities, and special events. We invite you to participate in our mission of engaging the community for Christ and making a positive impact in the lives of those around us.
- 239-774-6151
- info@lelypresby.org
- 110 St Andrews Blvd
- Naples, FL 34113
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