Campus Team 3

Brisbane Central
Gold Coast Central
Melbourne City
Melbourne East
Sydney Hills
Villawood

Bio

Since 2002, Jay has been an integral part of Hillsong Church, having relocated from NZ with his wife Christina. Initially a Primary School teacher with a Bachelor of Education, he embarked on his journey at Hillsong College, successfully completing a Diploma in Ministry. In 2004, Jay assumed a Pastoral role, leading Hillsong Men and actively worked in the Pastoral Care department. In 2007, Jay and Christina were entrusted to oversee the St Mary’s Extension Service, which later evolved into the thriving Greater Western Sydney Campus by 2011, witnessing remarkable growth in both health and attendance. Currently serving as a Campus Support Pastor within the Australia Support Team, Jay's focus revolves around people, and continues to Pastor and create environments where people belong and are equipped and empowered to become all they can be in Jesus. Jay and Christina, still residing in Penrith, remain actively involved with their local community, while raising their four sons.

Campus Team 4

Brisbane Downtown
Darwin
Greater Springfield
Hobart
Launceston
Macquarie
Melbourne West
Melbourne Greater West

Bio

Nathan is an experienced Pastor with over two decades of dedicated ministry at Hillsong Church. Since 2003, he has made a significant impact, particularly with Hillsong Kids, playing a pivotal role in shaping it into what it is today. His commitment to a safe church environment led him to help pioneer the safe church department and lead discipleship nationally. As Campus Pastor, he spearheaded the online campus, reaching even more people with the message of Jesus. He has recently served as Campus Pastor for Hillsong South West, alongside his wife Jess, who leads the Wollongong Campus. Recently completing his ministry bachelor's degree and currently one of the Campus Support Pastors, Nathan is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their fullest potential in Christ.

Bio

Over the last 15 years Katie has been dedicated to developing leaders to see them live and thrive in their God-given purpose. Her experience in Learning and Development has given her many opportunities to lend her strengths and skills to ignite her passion for transformation and growth both individually and corporately. Over the last 7 years, Katie has been able to design and implement various development, coaching, and training initiatives for Hillsong staff. Katie has a deep commitment to the local church and is actively involved in her local campus at Sydney Greater West as a service leader and oversees the new people and new Christians teams. Katie is devoted to cultivating greater unity, collaboration, and clarity so that Hillsong Church can more effectively develop purpose-filled Jesus followers.

Bio

Carl-Hugo Ander has been on staff at Hillsong Church for over 20 years and during this time has held a range of executive leadership roles, notably as Events Director overseeing our Global conferences and Australian events and services. Currently he serves as our Australian Head of Operations, where he is committed to aligning the church’s mission with structures, governance and progressive change, that supports a culture for our team to flourish and the church to mature. With a Bachelor of Theology, he brings added depth to his contributions. Carl-Hugo is married to Amanda, and they have two children.

Bio

Kent has been an active member of the business community in his hometown of Hobart and now Melbourne. Kent extends his experience in property and business development, combined with his passion for entrepreneurship towards building the Church. Kent recently stepped into the role of Head of Strategy Support and is also a Director on the Board of Compassion Australia. Kent and his wife Rose, along with their three children, began pioneering our Hobart location ten years ago and more recently were overseeing Hillsong Church locations across Victoria, Tasmania and Fiji.  Kent is passionate about building the Church and helping people across all ages come to know Jesus and grow in their faith.