Meet the Team
Centre Director
Jason joined the team as a volunteer in early 2023, then as a short-term staff member for a couple of months in autumn 2023 and returned again in March 2024 for a longer period. Jason then stepped up as interim Centre Director from early July 2024 and was then recruited as the Centre Director in November 2024. His background in church leadership, mission and hospitality management make him a great team leader for the Centre.
Host
Jay has been with us since January 2011. She is a real all-rounder with excellent leadership skills as well as a pastoral heart. She is also wonderfully creative, welcoming and spiritually wise. Jay is a gardener by trade and applies the same nurturing skills to her work at Penhurst.
General Assistant
Donald, together with his wife Rosangela who is volunteering, joined the team in May 2024. They help with welcoming, housekeeping, cooking, gardening, debriefing and all sorts of things. They have a mission background, are members of WEC International and are a wonderful gift to our team and guests.
General Assistant
Rosangela as mentioned above is married to Donald. They help with welcoming, housekeeping, cooking, debriefing, one-to-ones and many other things! She is a volunteer at the Centre while she completes her studies.
Cook and Housekeeper
Viv always has the comfort of the guests at heart and she is so efficient that she makes it all look easy. Having previously worked as a chef she is enjoys bringing creativity to the kitchen and has a passion for using produce from the Penhurst grounds and local area. She is incredibly creative and is constantly adding little touches which enhance the Centre and bless the guests.
Assistant Cook
Mark joined the team in October 2021, with 20 years of experience in catering and hospitality. He primarily works weekends and we are delighted to have him on the team!
Assistant Housekeeper
Kate joined us in February 2019 to assist Viv with the housekeeping. She is a real asset to the team with her can-do attitude and her friendly manner.
Gardener
Gary loves Penhurst and it shows. He is the hardest working person we`ve ever met. He is an integral part of the team and much loved by all.
Bookkeeper
Sarka is a well qualified for the role of looking after all elements of the finance for the Centre. Although behinds the scenes she is a joy to have in the office.