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.
Ian Scarborough
Executive Pastor & COO
Ian Scarborough
Ian serves as the Executive Pastor & COO at City on a Hill and oversees the shared operations and ministries across the City on a Hill Movement. Before full-time ministry Ian held senior management roles in the allied health and disability service industries, and worked as a physiologist in the rehabilitation and corporate health fields. Ian has degrees in science from Wollongong University, studied theology at Moore College, and is currently studying an MBA in Social Impact (UNSW). Ian is married to Lisa, and they have three children.
Stephanie Judd
Senior Associate Minister
Stephanie Judd
Stephanie serves as Senior Associate Minister 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 Ministry Operations
Paul Connelly
Paul Connelly is the Director of Ministry Operations 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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Gospel Communities 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.
Danny Gamadhi
Children and Families Minister
Danny Gamadhi
Danny Gamadhi serves as our Children and Families Minister. You might catch him engaging in animated conversations, sometimes with himself and sometimes with his puppets! Perhaps it’s a result of his creative spirit, or it’s something he learned from Dr. Bryan Chapell while pursuing his doctorate in intergenerational ministry at Knox Theological Seminary in Florida. Married to Wenny, a women’s empowerment advocate, they are blessed with a daughter who inspires Danny’s belief in the leadership potential of young children. He is committed to equipping kids to be leaders and influencers in Victoria and the world.
Jacci Grace
Services Coordinator
Jacci Grace
Jacci Grace is the Services Coordinator at City on a Hill Melbourne. In 2024, she was the Greenhouse and Music Team intern which inspired her to venture into ministry. Before working at City on a Hill, Jacci held coordinator and managerial positions within the classical music industry both in New Zealand and Australia. She also serves on the music team and occasionally ventures into the social media realm, too. When not serving, you’ll find her eating mangoes, watching Criminal Minds, or teaching colleagues Gen Z slang.
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