Let’s move beyond a domesticated suburban church experience
We love our Sunday church services but more broadly we want to trust and follow Jesus, wherever he leads. Following Jesus is not safe and comfortable, but it is life-giving and purposeful.
We want to help you decide if following the way of Jesus could become the centrepiece of your life too.
Jesus has disrupted my life and shown me how much I need him.
He offers us freedom, forgiveness and life to the full. We want you to know that too.
Nick Coombs
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Nick
Coombs
Nick Coombs
Nick is the Lead Pastor of City on a Hill Melbourne East. He loves Jesus, is passionate about connecting deep theology with everyday life, and eager to make a difference in the time he has by helping plant as many churches as possible. After Jesus, Nick loves his wife Jules, and his two kids, Axel and Aria. He holds an MDiv from Ridley College, is an ordained Anglican minister and gives too much of his time to fantasy sports.
Neil
Castle
Neil Castle
Neil is the Executive Pastor of City on a Hill Melbourne East. He is married to Kirsty and has two children. He loves music, playing guitar, and wrestling with his kids. Neil has a Bachelor of Theology from Ridley College, and a Diploma of Music from Box Hill Institute.
Grant
van der Merwe
Grant van der Merwe
Grant is the Community and Mission Pastor of City on a Hill Melbourne East, where he’s passionate about helping searching people encounter the person of Jesus. He is the husband to the wonderful Lauren and dad to two lively girls. Growing up in Sydney, Grant studied Psychology and Biblical Studies at Sydney Uni before completing his Bachelor of Divinity at Moore Theological College. In 2025, he made the bold move to Melbourne, where he serves as an ordained Anglican Minister. When he’s not pastoring, you’ll likely find Grant out cycling, brewing coffee, or mastering his latest pizza recipe. He’d love to chat with you about life, food, or why the Melbourne weather isn’t actually as bad as everyone claims!
Jimmy
Young
Jimmy Young
Jimmy is a Church Planting Resident at City on a Hill Melbourne East, with a particular focus on helping new people connect well to the church. His passion is found in helping people experience the goodness of Jesus for themselves and applying the truth of the gospel to our everyday life. He is the husband to Sarah, and father to two children. Jimmy is a keen cyclist, races weekly and can often be found donning the lycra in the early hours of the morning.
Rosalie
Devenish
Rosalie Devenish
Rosalie is an Associate Minister for City on a Hill, Melbourne East, where she has fellowshipped since the start of 2018. She is slowly working through an MDiv at Ridley College, and served previously with AFES at Monash University Christian Union. Rosalie enjoys learning languages, cooking, and spending time near water and trees. She is passionate about seeing the global church well-equipped to know Jesus and make him known in their different contexts, and is prayerfully considering serving in cross-cultural mission in the future.
Greg Cooper
Greg Cooper
Greg is the Worship and Services Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne East. He is a musician and songwriter, and is passionate about helping God’s people to worship as they gather each week — singing together and using their gifts to serve the church. Originally from Sydney, Greg previously worked as a lawyer before moving into vocational ministry. He holds degrees in arts and law from the University of Sydney, and completed his theology degree at Ridley College, where he is currently undertaking postgraduate research. He and his wife Sharon love to enjoy Melbourne’s cafes, galleries, and world-famous comedy festival.
Mikka Fantonial
Mikka Fantonial
Mikka is the Youth Minister at City on a Hill Melbourne East. With a passion for serving young people, he has a vision to see teenagers come to know Jesus personally and preach the gospel of salvation to their peers. Mikka also works in the wellbeing space supporting young people with diverse needs, and is currently studying a Bachelor of Education. When he isn’t wrangling the youth on a Friday night, Mikka enjoys watching romcoms with his wife Sarah and roaming the streets of Melbourne playing Pokemon Go.
Julie
Ko
Julie Ko
Julie is the City Kids & Ministry Coordinator at City on a Hill Melbourne East. She enjoys journeying alongside women to help them grow in their affection for Jesus, and delights in seeing children develop a wonder and trust in God. Married to Brian and mum to two boys, she appreciates meaningful conversation over a chai latte steeped with real leaves and spices.
Steph
Hill
Steph Hill
Steph is the Connections Minister at City On A Hill, Melbourne East. Steph is passionate about the picture of the church painted in the bible as the body, family and bride of Christ. She also spends part of her week teaching teens and pre-teens how to sing at local schools. Steph holds a Master of Music Studies in vocal pedagogy, and is currently studying a Graduate Diploma at Ridley College.
Jed Wong
Jed Wong
Jed is an MTS apprentice at City on a Hill: Melbourne East. He previously worked as a physiotherapist, where he helped people with their ability to walk. He is now excited to give more time to seeing people grow in their walk with Jesus. He is convinced that there is nothing better than knowing Jesus. Jed is also convinced that fried chicken is the best type of food. To be able to sustain this joy, Jed is aiming to do more running than walking so he’s decided to give marathon running a go.
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