Pastoral Team
Eugene Hor - Lead Pastor
Eugene currently leads the English ministry team at GracePoint, which he and his wife Pauline helped plant in 1999. He completed his B.Sc in Computer Science and Philosophy at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and worked as an IT professional before training for pastoral ministry. He completed his B.Th(Hons) at Moore Theological College and his MA(Theol) at Christ College Sydney, and is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church of Australia. He also serves on the faculty at Christ College Sydney lecturing in preaching and communication. Eugene is married to Pauline and they have two children - Joshua and Ashleigh,
Peter Hughes - Youth Pastor
Peter was born and raised in Sydney's inner west and has been part of GracePoint since 2000. After many years working in the banking industry as a lawyer, Peter left full time work to attend Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). Having finished his M.Div in 2007, he now serves as the Youth Pastor for Extreme, a youth ministry at GracePoint Lidcombe that meets every Sunday morning at 11.30am. In his free time, Peter enjoys reading, cycling, swimming and hanging around with friends.
Elliot Ku - Associate Pastor
Elliot currently serves as the Campus Pastor at Lidcombe and Ministry Director for GracePoint (training, equipping, and mobilisation of lay and vocational ministry labourers). Elliot completed his undergraduate studies in History and Education at UNSW, undertook his theological training at Christ College (M.Div and MThSt), and is ordained as an elder and minister in the Presbyterian Church of Australia. Additionally, Elliot is an Adjunct Lecturer at Christ College and is currently working on a Doctor of Ministry at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). He is married to Sherilyn and together they have one daughter - Anastasia.
Kamal Weerakoon - Assistant Pastor
Kamal was born in Sri Lanka and migrated to Australia as a teenager with his parents. He has been ministered in churches of Arabic, Chinese, Indian, and Sri Lankan background, as well as in established local churches seeking to reach the diverse communities of today's Sydney. He is undertaking a PhD in multicultural ministry while lecturing at Christ College Presbyterian Theological Centre, Sydney, and the Reformed Theological College in Melbourne.
Dinesh Taunk - Assistant Pastor
Dinesh was born in a Gujarati Hindu family in India. God in His grace opened his eyes to see the truth and was born again in India. He moved to Australia to pursue master’s degree in accounting and in search for seeking God’s will and purpose for His life decided to be involved in full time Ministry. Dinesh has completed B.Th and B.Min from Christ College. He is married to Charmie. Dinesh is involved in Special Interest Ministry at Gracepoint Granville. He will be seeking to reach out to Indian subcontinent people with the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.
Ministry Trainees
John Le - Student Minister
John Le is a Student Minister at GracePoint Presbyterian Church (Penshurst) where he is training to be a full-fledged gospel worker who aims to help people grow in their love for the Lord Jesus. He has previously worked in the civil industry as a cost engineer and graduated from the University of New South Wales. He completed a Ministry Apprenticeship at GracePoint in 2021.
Jason Yu - Student Minister
Jason Yu is a Student Minister at GracePoint Presbyterian Church. He has previously graduated from the University of New South Wales and worked in the logistics industry as an export officer. He loves playing and watching sports, listening to music, and taking photos with his camera. He completed a Ministry Apprenticeship at GracePoint in 2022.
Thomas Lam - Student Minister
Thomas is a Student Minister at GracePoint Presbyterian Church. He previously studied an exercise sport degree and plays ultimate frisbee regularly during the week with his church community. He is passionate about doing life with others whilst growing in a deeper love for God and His Word. He completed a Ministry Apprenticeship at GracePoint in 2022.
Stephen Yau - Ministry Apprentice
Stephen Yau is a Minister Apprentice at GracePoint Presbyterian Church. He previously graduated with a Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Sydney. He worked in the sales industry for a few years before beginning his training at GracePoint.
Clement Hui - Ministry Apprentice
Clement Hui is a 2nd year Ministry Apprentice at GracePoint Presbyterian Church. He previously graduated with a teaching degree from the University of Sydney and taught at a high school for a few years. Clement is a long time member of GracePoint and began his apprenticeship in 2022.