founders & senior leaders

Garth and Jaime’s journey together has always been marked by faith, family, and a deep passion for building the Church. Married in 2012, they felt a clear call to plant their first church in Nairobi, Kenya in 2015, where they served for four transformative years. In 2019, their journey took them to Newcastle, Australia, where they became lead pastors of what would soon become Rhythm City Church—a vibrant, growing community passionate about Jesus and people.

Garth holds a Master of Theology and is passionate about raising up leaders and leading the Church into a new era of reformation—one marked by authentic discipleship, spiritual renewal, and cultural relevance. He has recently published his first book (Rhythms of Reformation) on discipleship.

Jaime, with a background in early childhood education, is highly prophetic and carries a strong sensitivity to the voice of God. She brings warmth, insight, and strength to both worship and leadership. Alongside Garth, she co-leads the church while also homeschooling their two beautiful daughters, Elsy and Georgie.

Now living in Dubai, Garth and Jaime are stepping into a long-held dream—planting their third church in a city that’s been on their hearts for over a decade. They love Dubai and believe God is writing a powerful new story here—one full of hope, purpose, and transformation.

Newcastle Team

Naomi Craggs

Location Pastor

Naomi is married to Lachlan and has two boys. Naomi has a background in teaching but felt called to ministry from a young age. She has always been passionate about building the local church in whatever way possible.

Naomi, a Novocastrian through and through, has a deep desire to see God transform Newcastle and to create a space for more people to find their peace and hope in Jesus.

Newcastle can often be seen as a small country town compared to it’s big city neighbours, but Naomi believes that God can, and will, move upon this city in a mighty way that we haven’t seen before.

Naomi and her family have visited the  Dubai location and they feel deeply invested and love them like family.

Dubai
Team

Garth & Jaime Ball

Garth & Jaime Ball​

Location Pastor

Our Founders and Senior Leaders Garth and Jaime are currently planting the church in Dubai. 

They love Dubai and believe God is writing a powerful new story here—one full of hope, purpose, and transformation.