Janas grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, and lived in the Northern NJ area for most of his adult life. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) with a B.S. in Economics. He attended Westminster Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity. After working in the business world as a management consultant for 7 years, God called him into full-time pastoral ministry. He served as the pastor of reGeneration in New Jersey for 12 years before coming to Redeemer. Janas is happily married to his wife Esther and they have three children, Zoe, Johannes, and Alethea. 

Janas is excited that God has called his family to Redeemer and to Sugar Land, Texas.  Janas is passionate about building bridges among different people and bringing God's people together as one in worship of our Lord.  He enjoys preaching God's Word, shepherding God's flock, and learning about different cultures and cuisines.