SENIOR PASTOR / HIM PRESIDENT AND ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Ps Wilson and Ps Lai Ling Lim

Wilson and Lai Ling founded and lead Hope Church. Wilson is President of Hope International Ministries, a global church-planting family of churches. They minister widely around the world today. Wilson is known for his lively, engaging expositional preaching, theological and leadership insights as well as apostolic father’s heart. Lai Ling is known for her heart-touching sermons, counselling, prophetic and intercessory leadership. They founded wilsonlailing.com, a ministry equipping website where they produce podcasts and blogs. They love serving God and His Church.

Wilson holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (Monash University) and a MTh (The University of Manchester). He was a research scientist with CSIRO. He served as a Bible College director and currently chairman of Australian Care & Trauma Services. Lai Ling holds an Accounting degree (Monash University) and was a Certified Practising Accountant. She also holds Dip. Biblical Studies & Ministry and Dip. Community & Social Work (Counselling).

Wilson likes to follow tennis and is still sad to see Roger Federer and Nadal Raphael retire. He retains a nerdy fascination with science & technology plus science fiction. It pops up occasionally in his illustrations. He enjoys reading and amazingly, even theological papers. Lai Ling loves travel and flowers she does not need to tend. They are happily married with 3 adult children and 1 daughter-in-law.

EXECUTIVE PASTOR & HOPE KIDZ PASTOR

Ps Joshua and Ps Lillian Chee

Joshua and Lillian have been part of Hope Church since 1997. They are a fun-loving, pastoral couple who are passionate about equipping leaders and investing in the next generation. Joshua formerly worked as an accountant before stepping into full-time ministry. He now serves as the Executive Pastor of Hope Church, overseeing the Willawong, St Lucia and Gatton services, as well as church ministries and operations. He is known for his humour and impactful preaching. Lillian serves in the Hope Kidz and Family Pastoral Ministry, and on some days, she works as a pharmacist. She loves creating spaces where children and families can grow in Christ together.

Together, Joshua and Lillian enjoy helping people thrive in their spiritual journey. Outside of ministry, Joshua is an avid sports fan (supporting Brisbane teams, the Boston Celtics and Manchester United) and also enjoys music and reading. Lillian loves baking and painting. They are parents to two amazing young people, Elise and Ethan, and a dog named Lilo.

GOLD COAST PASTORS

Ps Lance and Ps Belle Wolter

Lance and Belle have been leading Hope Church Gold Coast since 2006. Alongside their local ministry, they have also been actively involved in supporting our wider church family and mission work in Africa. In 2018, they took a step of faith to relocate to Southern Africa to help strengthen missions and church planting efforts. Today, through the generous prayers and support of the church, they are serving over 100 churches and developing community works among some of the poorest communities. They love Africa deeply and are also blessed with three adopted children.

ST LUCIA PASTOR

Ps Jason Chia

Jason serves as one of the Pastors at Hope Church St Lucia, where he oversees the University ministry. He is passionate about seeing the next generation love and serve God with wholehearted devotion, and he is committed to equipping leaders and mentors for the future. Jason holds a PhD in Transport Engineering from Queensland University of Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Divinity from the Brisbane School of Theology, an affiliated college of the Australian College of Theology. He is married to Ee Laine, and they have a son, Eden.
ST LUCIA PASTOR

Ps Kelvin Chia

Kelvin serves as one of the Pastors at Hope Church St Lucia, caring for our working adults and family life groups. He loves coming alongside people to help them discover their God-given purpose and to see families grow strong in Christ. With a background in Pharmacy, and experience in both management and education, Kelvin carries a heart for meeting both the practical and spiritual needs of others. He’s always up for a good coffee and a meaningful conversation. Kelvin is married to Florence, and together they’re blessed with a son, Zachary

HOPE YOUTH PASTOR

Ps Chris Bee

Chris is the Youth Pastor at Hope Youth – the high school ministry of Hope Church across Willawong and St Lucia. He’s all about seeing young people encounter Jesus in a real way, step into their identity in Christ, and find their place in a community where they can truly thrive. Currently studying his Masters of Ministry, Chris brings heart, energy, and vision to everything he does. He’s been married to Lisa since 2016, though their story started way back in the ‘friend-zone’ era when they met at Youth in 2000. Lisa shares his passion for the next generation and works as a Neonatologist in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, while also pursuing her PhD aiming to improve neurodevelopmental outcomes at UQ.

Together, they love to travel, explore new places, are foodies at heart so never say no to a good meal especially shared with family and friends.