URBANlife Church Senior Pastors

Martin & Julie Vine

Martin planted UrbanLife Church (formerly Menai City Church) in 1995 with a small group of people, and the church has grown significantly since that time. Before planting ULC, Martin served as an Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor for many years. Martin has completed a Bachelor of Ministry Degree and is currently doing a Masters Degree in leadership. Martin has operated his own company for many years prior to ULC. Martin is also the District Leader of the Sydney South East Region, AOG. In this role, Martin and Julie oversee 34 churches and regularly meet and share with many pastors as they faithfully serve in their churches. Martin is also involved in the coordinating of NSW AOG 'New Church Plant' Seminars and often speaks at these. Martin and Julie have five children from 17 to 25. Martin also prioritises time for fishing!

Julie is a Nuclear Medicine Technician and the mother of five children. Julie leads the Life Groups ministry, which is a growing network of small groups that aim to build fully devoted followers of Jesus. Julie regularly speaks at women’s events and churches, and is an inspiring communicator.

Lead Pastors URBANlife Peakhurst

Geoff and Annie have been a part of UrbanLife church since its first service in 1995, and have been involved in various roles in the church since its conception. As well as pastoring the Peakhurst congregation, Geoff currently serves as an elder on the eldership team.

Geoff has completed a Bachelor of Ministry Degree and a Bachelor of Counselling Degree. Annie is currently participating in studies at Southern Cross College to complete a Certificate IV in Ministry and works at the church full-time doing administrative duties.

Geoff and Annie have lived in the Sutherland Shire all their lives. They have three children ranging from the ages of 12 to 17 and are blessed to see all their children active in the life of the church.

Geoff and Annie have a desire and vision to see people become all that God has designed and called them to be.