Encounter the life-changing joy of knowing Jesus.
At City on a Hill: Melbourne, everything we do is centred on Jesus.
Whether you’re just curious to know more about Jesus or have been a Christian for years, you are welcome.
We’d love for you to join us and explore authentic faith in a loving community that is making a real difference in the world.
I didn’t grow up believing in God or attending church, but everything changed when I had a profound and personal encounter with God. When I said ‘yes’ to Jesus, He became – and continues to be – the most transformative relationship in my life. I’d love to assist you in discovering the life and love that Jesus came to offer, and connect you with others on a similar journey.
Guy Mason
“We have been blessed by the gospel-centred teaching and have found a lifelong community of love that continually inspires and supports our journey in following Jesus.”
“City on a Hill Melbourne caters to everyone, regardless of where you are in your Christian walk. You are seen and loved here. Sunday worship is also relevant and uplifting!”
“I love doing life in community at City on a Hill, diving deep into the word, being able to share and be vulnerable in struggles, and growing intentionally in my faith.”
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Guy Mason
Senior Pastor
Guy Mason
Guy is the founding and Senior Pastor of City on a Hill, a church that began in 2007 with a small team and a big vision. Today City on a Hill is a movement of many churches that gathers across multiple locations, in different cities and is united around the central mission of knowing Jesus and making Jesus known. Guy is a passionate communicator of the gospel who is committed to engaging culture with the beauty, truth, and relevance of Jesus. Guy graduated with a BA in Public Relations from RMIT University, has a Masters of Divinity from Ridley College and is currently completing a Doctorate of Ministry with Wheaton College. He is the husband to Vanessa and the father to four children. He is an ordained Anglican Minister and serves as an Archdeacon in the Diocese of Melbourne.
Stephanie Judd
Director of Ministry
Stephanie Judd
Stephanie serves as Director of Ministry at City on a Hill Melbourne and is committed to helping people to find life and joy in Jesus and to live courageously for him. In addition to her role at City on a Hill, Stephanie preaches and teaches regularly at various events at conferences and is a writer for The Gospel Coalition Australia. Stephanie is married to Andrew. Together they have driven and deep-thinking son named Joshua, and dramatic and colourful girl called Chloe.
Paul Connelly
Director of Discipleship
Paul Connelly
Paul Connelly is the Director of Discipleship at City on a Hill Melbourne. After working in education for nearly two decades across three schools in Melbourne and one school in Adelaide, he brings his wealth of skills and experience in teaching, learning, critical thinking, coaching and leadership to serve the church. Paul is married to Liz and together they have led gospel communities for many years. They love traveling around the world and exploring different places and cultures.
Wesley Chia
Director of Operations
Wesley Chia
Wesley is the Director of Operations at City on a Hill Melbourne and the Project Manager for City on a Hill. He focuses on strategy, leadership, operations, finance, metrics and ensuring that things are running smoothly. When not bothering people in the office with another West Wing analogy, he spends his time with his wife Heidi chasing their rambunctious young son Austin around and winning his NFL fantasy football league.
Alice Arnott
People & Prayer Minister / Executive Assistant
Alice Arnott
After completing a nursing degree in 2007, Alice joined a small team with a big vision to plant City on a Hill Melbourne. 12 years, 6 churches and many role descriptions later, Alice now serves as People & Prayer Minister, and as Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor at City on a Hill with a key role in developing, driving and delivering peak goals and strategies for the City on a Hill Movement. Alice is compelled by Paul’s vision of the church as a body in Ephesians 4, and gets excited at the thought that God uses ordinary people to reveal the beauty, truth, and relevance of Jesus. A perfect day in Alice’s life looks like: coffee and quiet time in the morning, brunch with friends, a run in the afternoon, followed by cheese, gin, and knitting in the evening!
Brenton Jayatilaka
Mission & Care Minister
Brenton Jayatilaka
Brenton is the Mission & Care Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. His hope for the church is to see our people feel uneasy when we aren’t growing in our love for Jesus, our community and our city. He is married to Lauren, and is dad to Lucy and Teddy. Brenton was born and raised in Perth to Malaysian and Australian parents, spent 16 years in the USA and lives in the Box Hill area.
Britt Cicognani
Discipleship Minister
Britt Cicognani
Britt is a Discipleship Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. She grew up in Sydney and worked as an Occupational Therapist before moving to Melbourne 4 years ago to work at City on a Hill. Britt is passionate about Christmas, breakfast buffets and sunny weather. However, she is most passionate about Jesus and delights in seeing men and women come to know and love him more.
David Martel
Music Minister
David Martel
David is the Music Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. Other than his wife and child, his two main passions in life are Jesus and music. He lead worship and performed throughout Canada and the US for 13 years, until moving to Melbourne in 2013 to join the mission at City on a Hill Melbourne. He also likes to drink soda.
Deborah Ng
Children’s Minister
Deborah Ng
Deb is the Children’s Minister for City on a Hill Melbourne. She is deeply passionate about helping children build a strong biblical foundation, to know and love Jesus, and to serve the church. Originally from Singapore, Deb now calls Melbourne home. Along with her husband Gerald and young son Levi, Deb is preparing to welcome a new addition to their family in June!
Emily Lancaster
Discipleship Minister
Emily Lancaster
Emily is a Discipleship Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. Emily grew up in Geelong, but found home in Melbourne and at City on a Hill, when she moved up to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts at RMIT. She has completed leadership training through Arrow Leadership Australia and is currently enrolled in a Masters of Ministry at Ridley College. Emily cares deeply about people investing in their walk with Jesus and creating spaces to do so in community. When she isn’t doing that she can be found hanging out with her friends, convincing people that Christmas Carols are important all year round, and having a cheeky taco and margarita.
Georgina Harvey
Digital Comms Coordinator
Georgina Harvey
Georgina joins the team as Digital Communications Coordinator for both the City on a Hill Movement and Melbourne church. Intrigued by the power of social media, Georgina is passionate about utilising digital content to reach new people with the beauty of Jesus. On the weekends, Georgina likes to escape her screens and replace them with her favourite outdoor pastimes – playing AFL or exploring beachside camping spots.
Graeme Chiswell
Discipleship Minister
Graeme Chiswell
Graeme is the Discipleship Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. His passion is equipping Christians to be firmly established as disciples of Jesus—able to help others become and grow as disciples too. He and his wife Nicky have been married for nearly four decades and they are the parents of two married sons. Alongside immediate family, going to the movies and golf, the loves of his life at present are his two granddaughters.
James Kirsop
Production Coordinator
James Kirsop
James is the Production Coordinator for City on a Hill Melbourne, is married to Fiona and together they have a cheeky son named Samuel. James trained in IT at the University of Technology, Sydney, worked full time in that field for 13 years and completed a Graduate Diploma in Ministry at Christ College before moving to Melbourne and joining the team at City on a Hill. He loves both music and technology and is passionate about using the intersection of all things creative and technical to enable the building of God’s church in new and innovative ways. He also loves baking and previously loved keeping bees before he developed an allergic reaction to being stung!
Javi De La Rosa
Discipleship Minister
Javi De La Rosa
Javi serves as a Discipleship Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne. His passion for Jesus and desire for gospel transformation drive his commitment to teaching the Bible and cultivating discipleship relationships in our contemporary post-Christian culture. He holds a business marketing degree from RMIT and completed his postgraduate theological studies at Ridley and Reformed Theological College. Originally from Mexico, with over a decade of experience as a strategist and delivery consultant in digital businesses, Javi brings practical wisdom, cross-cultural perspectives, and theological insight to his ministry. He is married to his supportive wife, Kathy.
Jessica Bui
Services and Events Manager
Jessica Bui
Jessica is the Services and Events Manager at City on a Hill. She is passionate about people having transformative experiences of the Gospel through events, and loves serving Jesus through singing. Jess loves being near water and will find any excuse to be at the beach. She is married to Alex and loves her cat Gracie. Jess has a Bachelor of Business Admin specialising in Event Management and particularly loves using her skills for the furthering of the Kingdom.
Peter Sellars
Many Rooms Kitchen Coordinator
Peter Sellars
Peter is the Many Rooms Kitchen Coordinator. He loves cooking and a good chat. Peter loves reading a good fictional book and enjoys long drives in the country with his wife Andree. They have 3 great adult kids, Nick, Marcus and Kirsti. He is also a passionate Hawthorn supporter.
Romina Barata
City Kids Coordinator
Romina Barata
Romina serves as the City Kids Coordinator for City on a Hill Melbourne. Romina holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Human Resources Management & Psychology) and has previously worked as a Human Resources & Gymnastics Coaching professional across various sectors. She can confidently say God has graciously gifted her this new role to be Jesus’ hands and feet by serving children and families at City on a Hill Melbourne. Romina is happily married to Sergio and together they enjoy raising their three children, André, Raphael & Amélie, to love God and love people.
One Movement,
Many Churches
Know Jesus and
Make Jesus known
