MEET THE TEAM

Movement

HM.CHURCH belongs to the Australian Christian Churches (ACC) movement. The ACC is the largest Pentecostal movement in Australia and consists of over 1,100 churches with over 400,000 constituents. Their role is to assist churches in being compliant with governmental legislation and community expectations. Their aim is that local churches and ministries are safe, vibrant and growing.

Eldership

Ps Benny Tan

Ps Sharon Tan

Barb Pugh

Caroline Sorby

David Leslie

Our board of elders provide wisdom, support, and spiritual leadership, as well as covering for the Senior Pastor. They help guard, govern and guide the direction of the church regarding finances, governance and major decisions. Our elders play a vital role in nurturing the spiritual growth, pastoral care and unity of the church family.

Senior Pastor

Ps Alex & Karlie Tan

Pastor Alex first started on staff at HM.CHURCH in 2015 and has always believed in and served the vision of the house. In late 2023, Pastor Alex alongside his wife Karlie took on the senior leadership position of HM.CHURCH. As the Senior Pastor, he oversees the vision and culture, preaching and teaching, loving and leading of the church. Working alongside our staff and volunteers to fulfil our vision of seeing more people becoming more like Jesus.

Heads of Departments

  • Ps Ryan Wijaya

    Associate Pastor of Sunday Ministries & YA

  • Ezra Tan

    Business Manager & Operations

  • Linda Bax

    Creative Coach

  • Darren Lockwood

    Events & Assimilation

  • Wai Fraser

    hm.kids

  • Rod Stewart

    Pathways Coach

  • Ps Benny & Ps Sharon Tan

    Pastoral Care

  • Hope Tan

    Connect Group Coach

  • Angelique Hallett

    Venue Manager

  • Angela Pond

    Prayer

  • Beyond our HOD's, hm.church is built by an incredible community of team leaders and volunteers who faithfully serve, lead and help more people become more like Jesus.