Who we are.
City On A Hill is a gospel-centered church in Midtown Manhattan, committed to historic Protestant theology. We are in the center of the city with a vision to serve all of New York.
We have chosen to gather and worship together while we build the teams to carry our vision forward — because our vision requires tangible expression. It has been remarkable to see what God has done since we began just over a year ago with a pastor and a music leader.
Our current leaders are listed below. God may be calling you to join this team. We have a big vision for the cultural moment we are in. Please pray about joining us!
Current leaders.
Rev. Dr. Jay Harvey
Jay is the founding pastor of City On A Hill. He came to Manhattan in 2018 with his wife Melody and their four children, initially to lead Reformed Theological Seminary’s New York City campus, where he taught Pastoral Theology and served as founding director of the Center for the Bible in NYC. He also serves as an adjunct mentor with Linden Grove Mentoring.
Jay holds an A.B. from Princeton (1995), an M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Erskine Theological Seminary.
Katie Cooke
Katie is a highly regarded worship leader who leads worship at regional conferences and at prayer-and-praise nights across the city. At City On A Hill, she shapes our Sunday worship experience and stewards the church’s musical life week to week.
Katie is a Ph.D. student in ethnomusicology at Columbia University.
Adella Flynn
Adella provides leadership for our special services at Easter and during Advent, supports our regular worship services, and develops vocal ensembles for our small groups.
A classically trained musician, Adella has served as a music director, organist, and accompanist across a range of musical and liturgical settings.
Chrystal Kim
Chrystal oversees setup and sound on Sunday mornings and organizes the worship bulletin. She is an actor and filmmaker from Los Angeles, with a background in film and digital production.
Helder Pereira
Helder is pursuing a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary, New York. A Brazilian consular officer, he has authored a book in Portuguese on infant baptism and previously served as an associate pastor in Brazil.
Your gifts may be part of what we are becoming.
City On A Hill is a new church, gathering to implement a city-wide strategy. The team above leads our Sunday worship and our common life through the week — but they cannot do this work alone. If our mission resonates with you, please reach out to us.
Music
Singers, instrumentalists, and accompanists for Sunday worship and special services.
Hospitality & Greeting
Welcoming visitors, hosting refreshments, helping people feel at home on Sunday mornings.
Children's Ministry
Leading our youngest in the formation of faith.
Sound & Setup
Setting up the space each Sunday and running the tech during worship.
Community Group Host
Opening your home to host a regular gathering of believers and seekers across the week.
Bible Study Leader
Leading a small group through Scripture, with COAH's curriculum and pastoral support.
Men's Ministry
Cultivating discipleship and friendship among the men of the church.
Women's Ministry
Cultivating discipleship and friendship among the women of the church.
Interest Group Facilitator
Bringing people together around shared interests — running in Central Park, book clubs, community service, museum visits, and more. City On A Hill wants to offer many ways for people across the city to connect.
If any of this resonates with you, we would love to be in touch.
Get in touchThe best way to know who we are is to worship with us. Sundays at 11:00 AM at New York City Center.