Leadership Structure
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We believe that Jesus is the true leader and ultimate pastor of our church. We believe that Jesus provides his church with leaders who give their lives to serve and care for the church. Jesus gave the church a few offices to help structure leadership. First, we are led by what we call elders or pastors. Second, we also have deacons who function in a lead servant role. Third, our members function like an office. We believe that membership at the church is an important commitment that comes with responsibilities to live out the "one anothers" of the faith to care for each other and to be involved in the direction and decision making of the church.
Elders
Steven Castello
Lead Pastor
Steven is the Lead Pastor for City on a Hill: Forest Hills. He is married to Amy and they have four daughters (Lily, Addisyn, Amelie, and Karis).
He has been working in ministry since 2002. Before joining the staff at City on a Hill Brookline in 2018 in preparation to start City on a Hill: Forest Hills, Steven planted a church in downtown Birmingham, AL. He holds a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies from Samford University and a M.Div from Birmingham Theological Seminary.
He enjoys reading, good coffee, spending time with family, and watching practically any sport.
Matt Waldrep
Executive & Worship Pastor
Matt leads City on a Hill by overseeing & equipping leaders to serve in our various ministries as well as provide operational clarity & strategy. Matt seeks to foster a culture of worship at City on a Hill for all of life. He has a desire to see people formed through the weekly liturgy to adore Jesus. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Matt has led worship and served as an elder for over ten years in Alabama and Massachusetts. He is married to Heather and has two daughters (Cora and Eliza). Matt has a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Southeastern Bible College.
Matt Harris
Pastor
Matt Harris is an experienced, lay elder having served as an elder in two churches prior to City on a Hill, including City on a Hill: Brookline. Matt’s primary responsibility is care and shepherding for church members.
Deacons
Amy Castello
Director of Women’s Discipleship & Care
Amy is the Director for Women’s Discipleship and Care for City on a Hill: Forest Hills. She is married to Steven and they have four daughters (Lily, Addisyn, Amelie, and Karis).
Amy has served in the local church, discipling and counseling women since 2009. She has also started two small businesses and has coached other small business owners. Amy enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with her family.
Jesse Kennedy
Deacon (Youth)
Heather Waldrep
Kids Director
Heather serves City on a Hill: Forest Hills as the CoaH Kids Director. She has served in children’s ministry for over ten years.
Heather is married to Matt and has two daughters (Cora and Eliza). She attended Southeastern Bible College.
Rick Kennedy
Deacon (A/V)
Sue Freeman
Deacon
Kayla Woodworth
Deacon (Local Outreach)
Kayla oversees set-up and teardown for worship gatherings and helps out behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly. She has been attending City on a Hill since 2012 and also used to lead set-up for City on a Hill Brookline before joining the core team for City on a Hill Forest Hills.
Kayla enjoys playing softball, hiking, reading too many books at once and exploring Boston with friends.
Support Staff
Maggie McAlister Ministry Intern
Maggie is serving as a Ministry Intern at City on a Hill during Spring 2004. She is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. After serving two summers with GenSEND in Boston, Maggie felt a call to return to serve the local church in the city. Her ministry responsibilities include serving with the A/V ministry, worship team, and discipleship ministries.
EM: mmcalister@coahchurch.org