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Welcome to

Conference

Welcome to the City on a Hill Conference! Together, with men and women from across the country, we will gather around God’s Word to spur each other on and lift up the name of Jesus.

This is a great moment to strengthen our community, deepen our faith and grow in our love for the Lord and His kingdom. I’m praying for you and asking that God will set hearts on fire by his Holy Spirit as we explore the theme of Burning Hearts and seek a powerful move of God in our day.

I can’t wait to see you as we kick-off the City on a Hill Conference on July 9th!


Guy Mason
Senior Pastor – City on a Hill

Conference

Schedule

Thursday

  • 5.30pm – Registration Open
  • 7pm – Session 1 (Word & Spirit)
  • 9pm – Day 1 Ends

Friday

  • 8am – Registration/Doors Open
  • 9am – Session 2 (Word & Heart)
  • 10.30am – Morning Tea
  • 11am – Session 3 (Word & Masculinity + Word & Femininity)
  • 12.30pm – Lunch Break
  • 2.30pm – Breakouts #1 (Colin Concert)
  • 3.30pm – Break
  • 4pm – Breakouts #2
  • 5pm – Dinner Break
  • 7pm – Session 4 (Word & The Gospel)
  • 9pm – Day 2 Ends

Saturday

  • 8am – Registration/Doors Open
  • 9am – Session 5 (Word & Renewal)
  • 10.30am – Morning Tea
  • 11am – Session 6 (Word & Worship)
  • 12pm – Lunch Break
  • 1.30pm – Session 7 (Word & Witness)
  • 2.30pm – Day 3 Ends
  • Conference continues Sunday in your local City on a Hill church with Session 8 (Word & Burning Hearts)

This is a projected schedule and subject to change.

Community Sessions

  • Run Club – Friday and Saturday at 6.30am, meeting out the front of the conference venue.
  • Pilates – Saturday arrive at 7.45am for a 8am start. Wear active gear, bring a mat, a towel, and a change of clothes.  Session will finish by 8:45am so participants can refresh before the first session. 
  • Young Adults Coffee Walk – Friday and Saturday at 7.45am.
  • Young Adults Dinner – Friday evening; meet outside the conference venue at 5.15pm to walk together to Mad Mex.

Venue

Map

Main Session

Speakers

Dave Jensen

Evangelism & New Churches Ministry

Guy Mason

Senior Pastor,
City on a Hill

Steph Judd

Senior Associate Minister, City on a Hill Melbourne

Joel Deacon

Lead Pastor,
City on a Hill Wollongong

Dustan Bell

Calvary Christian Church

Ben Hewitt

Lead Pastor,
City on a Hill Ballarat

Andrew Grills

Lead Pastor,
City on a Hill Geelong

Archbishop Ric Thorpe

Archbishop of Melbourne, Australia

Breakout

Sessions

Choose the session you would like to attend and go to the breakout room listed.

Friday 2.30PM

01

A Biblical Look at Singleness

Britt Cicognani

07

A Biblical Look at Singleness

Britt Cicognani

What does the Bible actually say about singleness? Is it a gift, a season to endure, or something more? This breakout will look at the purpose of singleness, the place of single people in the church, and how we can build church community that values, understands, and loves one another well.

02

Digital Discipleship

Dave Adamson (YouVersion)

11

Digital Discipleship

Dave Adamson (YouVersion)

What if your greatest discipleship moment isn’t on Sunday—but when someone pulls out their phone mid-week? This workshop will help you rethink how people are forming spiritually today and give you simple, practical ways to extend your church’s influence through YouVersion.

03

Jesus at work: Mission & Mercy Panel

Bible Society, Compassion and Many Rooms

08

Jesus at work: Mission & Mercy Panel

Bible Society, Compassion and Many Rooms

Join leaders from Bible Society Australia, Compassion Australia, Many Rooms, and City on a Hill as they share grounded, real‑world stories of mercy and mission working together. Discover why sharing Jesus is the deepest act of compassion and gain simple, practical ways to step into everyday mission with confidence and courage. Come ready to be encouraged and equipped.

04

Public Bible Reading with Passion

Simon Camilleri

05

Public Bible Reading With Passion

Simon Camilleri

Public Bible reading is a vital ministry in the body of Christ! Whether in services, small groups, or at home, Scripture can have such an impact when read well. Bringing 25 years of passion and experience, Simon’s workshop will help you read God’s word with clarity, comprehension, conviction, and confidence.

05

AI DESIGNED FOR BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Scott Lindsey (Logos)

05

AI Designed for Blibical and Theological Studies

Scott Lindsey (Logos)

Witness the power of the NEW Logos AI Study Assistant and Factbook. Ask any biblical, theological, or apologetic question and Study Assistant finds the answers from real scholarship and books – all cited, with NO hallucinations. Even on Mobile! Your study and prep are anchored in the Bible and trusted resources – with links to go even further. Factbook applies the exegetical, cultural, historical, and contextual lens to any passage or topic you’re studying. Deep, orthodox insight in seconds! These are the BEST tools Logos has ever developed in 34 years!
*** Attendees of City on a Hill Conference will get a special 60-day trial of the NEW Logos and $375 gift.

06

City Kids: Colin Buchanan Concert

12

Colin Buchanan Conceert

Get ready for a fun-filled Colin Buchanan concert packed with songs, laughs, and plenty of energy for kids and families. Parents & caregivers will be responsible for supervising their children.

Friday 4PM

07

Attention, Focus, Overwhelm: Helping Every Mind Engage the Bible

Jane Hickey

04

Attention, Focus, Overwhelm: Helping Every Mind Engage the Bible (Kids are welcome!)

Jane Hickey

Whether you’re neurodivergent, supporting someone who is, or a parent wanting to help your child engage with Scripture, this workshop offers practical, neuroaffirming ways to approach the Bible. Together we’ll explore how every mind can participate more fully and encounter God’s Word with confidence, curiosity, and hope. Parents are welcome to bring kids to this workshop.

08

Creativity in the Bible

City on a Hill Creative Team

01

Creativity in the Bible

Creative Team (Dave May, Rory McKenna, Dom Macaluso, Zac Hodgkinson, Jacci Grace, and Tracey Fong).

Creativity and the arts shape how people see beauty, truth, and meaning. This breakout is for creatives—designers, filmmakers, musicians, artists, and content creators. The Bible is rich with creativity and colour. Join us as we uncover our calling and explore what it looks like to live it out in our creative fields.

09

Don’t Skip Leviticus Day!

Andy Judd

02

Don’t Skip Leviticus Day

Andy Judd

If your Bible reading plan dies somewhere between Leviticus and Numbers… then this is for you. We’ll share 10 simple, practical tips to move from confusion to connection. Discover how the lists and genealogies show God’s incredible mercy, and start encountering God in the 75% of God’s Word we call the Old Testament.

10

How to Actually Share the Gospel

Pat Donohoe, Grant van der Merwe and Louisa Janssen

03

How to Actually Share the Gospel

Pat Donohoe, Grant Van der Merwe & Louisa Jannsen

Most Christians believe sharing Jesus matters…but let’s be honest, it’s hard. It feels awkward, risky, and intimidating. In this workshop, we name the real barriers and explore why evangelism feels so difficult today. You learn a simple, practical framework to grow in clarity, courage, and confidence, taking faithful, everyday steps without pressure or perfection.

11

How to Fuel Your Prayer Life

Alice Hansen & Nicky Chiswell

06

How to Fuel Your Prayer Life

Alice Arnott

Prayer matters – but many of us feel stuck, distracted, or unsure where to begin. Whether you’re new to faith or decades in and finding prayer a struggle, this workshop will help you reconnect with God through simple, practical rhythms and Scripture-shaped prayer that brings fresh life and consistency to your everyday walk with Jesus.

12

Three Ways of Reading the Bible For Everyday Missionaries

Wei-Han Kuan (CMS)

09

Three Ways of Reading the Bible For Everyday Missionaries

Wei-Han Kuan (CMS)

Discover three life‑giving ways to engage Scripture which deepen discipleship and widen our vision for mission. This workshop explores devotional, ministry‑shaped, and thoughtful study rhythms which help us to pray, serve, and participate more fully in God’s mission to the nations.

13

AI Designed for Biblical and Theological Studies

Scott Lindsey (Logos)

05

AI Designed for Blibical and Theological Studies

Scott Lindsey (Logos)

Witness the power of the NEW Logos AI Study Assistant and Factbook. Ask any biblical, theological, or apologetic question and Study Assistant finds the answers from real scholarship and books – all cited, with NO hallucinations. Even on Mobile! Your study and prep are anchored in the Bible and trusted resources – with links to go even further. Factbook applies the exegetical, cultural, historical, and contextual lens to any passage or topic you’re studying. Deep, orthodox insight in seconds! These are the BEST tools Logos has ever developed in 34 years!
*** Attendees of City on a Hill Conference will get a special 60-day trial of the NEW Logos and $375 gift.

Watch

Livestream

Main sessions will be livestreamed on this website for attendees who cannot make it to every session. In addition, attendees are able to watch the main sessions in the following spaces at the venue:

Cry Room
Available for parents of nursing babies and children. Change tables and toilets also available.

Play Space
Available for parents and children on Thursday and Friday evenings. Children must be supervised.


Watch Livestream

City

Kids

CHECK IN/OUT
Check-in opens 30mins prior to each City Kids session (see schedule below). Immediately after each session you need to collect your children with the appropriate check out sticker.

MORNING TEA/LUNCH
Morning tea will be provided for the children. However, they will join you for the lunch break between sessions.

Parents contact
Please keep mobiles on vibrate during the sessions as we will text you if needed. For creche we will text you if your child needs a nappy change, assistance with toileting or is unsettled.

City Kids Schedule

Friday Day

  • 8.40am – Check-in Opens
  • 9am – City Kids Session
  • 12.30pm – Check-out for lunch
  • 2.30pm – Colin Buchanan Concert (parent supervision required)

Saturday Day

  • 8.40am – Check-in Opens
  • 9am – City Kids Session
  • 12pm – Check-out
  • 1.30pm – All children in main session

Evenings

    • No City Kids Program
    • Cry Room and Play Space available with Livestream under parental supervision.
    • Livestream available for parents to watch from home.
    • Children are welcome to attend main session with parents.

City Kids Program

Creche

Ages 1-3

ACTIVITIES
General play, worship, bible stories, craft activities.

Snacks
Rice crackers (plain or cheese) and Tiny Teddys. Children can eat packed snack boxes from home but must be properly labelled. Please bring labelled drink bottle.

Pre School

Ages 3-5

ACTIVITIES
Group teaching time, worship, games, craft activities, general play.

Snacks
Rice crackers (plain or cheese), Tiny Teddys, popcorn, fairy floss (Saturday only).

Primary

Prep-Grade 6

ACTIVITIES
Group teaching time, worship, games, craft activities, general play.

Snacks
Rice crackers (plain or cheese), Tiny Teddys, popcorn, fairy floss (Saturday only).

City

Youth

Youth (ages 12-17) are encouraged to attend all main sessions of the Conference.

On Friday at 10.30am, the youth will head upstairs for a special youth program. During this time, they will enjoy worship, a talk, and games, and lunch will be provided. The youth program will conclude at 2:30pm, after which they will rejoin the main program.

Public Transport

Train
Flinders St and Southern Cross train stations are a 10-15min walk from the venue.

Tram
From Southern Cross train station you can catch the Route 12 tram and alight at the City Rd/Clarendon St stop. The venue is a short walk under the freeway underpass.

Alternatively, you can catch the Route 109 towards Port Melbourne, Route 96 towards St Kilda or Route 12 towards St Kilda. Get off at the Port Junction/Whiteman Street stop. Each route is about a 5min walk to the venue.

Places to Eat

Tea and Batch Brew coffee (by Five senses) will be provided in the foyer. Below are some recommended cafes and restaurants nearby.

Ciel Cafe (onsite at Planetshakers)
Open: Tue-Sun 8am-4pm

Code Black – South Melbourne
Open: 7am-4pm (Mon-Fri) and 7am-5pm (Weekends)

Dead Man Espresso
Open: Everyday 7am/8am – 3pm

Market Lane Coffee – South Melbourne
Open: Everyday 7am/8am – 3/4pm

South Melbourne Market
Open: Wednesday (8am–4pm), Friday (8am–5pm), Saturday (8am–4pm), and Sunday (8am–4pm)

ST. ALi Coffee Roasters
Open: Everyday 7am-5pm

Trillium South Melbourne
Open: 7am – 2pm (Mon-Fri)

Parking

On Street Parking
Metered street parking is available along Cecil Street, Haig Street, Whiteman Street and Ferrars Street.

Wilsons Parking
Located in the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Large carpark open 24/7 approx 10mins walk.

Care Park
Located at the South Melbourne shops.
Medium carpark approx 5mins walk.

Ace Parking
Located 3 Meaden St, Southbank.
24/7 parking, 7min walk.

Prayer

Opportunities

There will be lots of opportunities to draw near to God in prayer at the conference.

PRAYER SPACE
A space to draw away for personal prayer and reflection open throughout the conference (excluding Breakout sessions). The prayer space is located at the back of Psalm Room which can be found on the map.

GUIDED PRAYER
Guided prayer sets are held in the Psalm Room at the times below:
– 8:30am-9am on Friday & Saturday; and
– 6:30pm-7pm on Thurs/Fri

PRAYER TEAM
After each session, prayer will be available in the Auditorium with members of our Conference prayer team.

PRAYER ROSTER
Join us in forming an unbroken chain of prayer for the City on a Hill Burning Hearts Conference. Our vision is to have at least two people praying every minute of conference in our prayer space.

Join Prayer Roster

Bible

Reading Plan

Read along with us in the Burning Hearts Bible Reading Plan on YouVersion. Over 8 days, discover the life-changing power of God’s Word. As you read and reflect, pray that your heart would burn afresh for Jesus, your love for the Scriptures would deepen, and your life would be transformed as you become more like him.

Ministry

Partners

Listen to the Conference playlist on Spotify.