Connor grew up in Glendora, CA, with his parents and siblings. His family attended church routinely, but he struggled to understand who God is and why God loved him. He recalls coming to know the Love of the Father through a close friend and mentor, his youth pastor, and also in serving the community alongside him. He is incredibly grateful for his family and youth pastor for discipling him through both loving relationships and service to marginalized people.
After experiencing the freedom and peace God extended through these relationships and experiences, Connor joyfully committed himself to serving the Lord.

Connor’s role at Park Hill is to serve as an administrative assistant for Pastor Jacob Fisher. You will mainly find him behind the scenes helping Jacob orchestrate our volunteer teams. You have probably seen him either breaking down chairs, taking care of coffee between services, or in your inbox asking you to serve with us!

Outside of Park Hill, Connor serves tables at a restaurant by day and is a MFT student by night in pursuit of working in the field of mental health. In his free time, when he has it, he enjoys going for a surf with buddies from college, reading & contemplating all things psychology/theology, live music, and going down the rabbit hole of his latest hyperfixation. He claims to be a jack of all trades and master of none.

Nicolette was born and raised here in San Diego, growing up in the Chula Vista area. She attended Church every week with her family and made the decision to give her life to Christ in middle school. In high school and college, during a time of asking bigger life questions, Nicolette put God on the backburner, but He was continually faithful to draw her back through her community, her work, and her marriage.

Nicolette met her husband Weston in college, and they briefly moved to Arizona where she finished her undergraduate studies before they returned to San Diego. When they got back here in the summer of 2017 they started attending Park Hill, and Nicolette quickly became an integral member of the Kids Team.

Throughout her life, Nicolette has always worked with kids, and seeing their childlike faith that so often comes in tandem with questions, meltdowns, and copious joy brings her closer to God every Sunday. Just as the Father loves them through it all, she strives to reflect that same love through her role at Park Hill.

In her spare time, you will probably find Nicolette dancing! You might even be lucky enough to catch her in a flash mob around the city. She also loves exploring the city with her husband to find new places to eat and taking their dog, Tori, to the beach or on walks!

Arielle moved from St. Petersburg, FL to San Diego in 2019 to join the leadership team at Park Hill. She attributes her move across the country to God’s kindness and faithfulness as it wasn’t something she could have planned for, but she’s extremely grateful to be a part of what God is doing at Park Hill.

Arielle comes from a large family of seven kids and feels privileged to have grown up in the church and to have been introduced to Jesus at a young age. As she has grown in her relationship with God over the years, she has marveled at scripture where God brings himself "low" for the sake of reaching the lost and vulnerable.

As the Pastor of Kids, Arielle considers every Sunday an opportunity to see children as God sees them – to bring them to the front, give them a seat of honor and teach the truth in a way they understand. Her role not only consists of managing Sunday morning kids ministry operations, but she also provides overall vision for shepherding the children of Park Hill in Christlikeness in partnership with their families.

In her spare time, Arielle loves to simply relax. She will tell you she’s at her best when she’s in a chair, on a couch, or in a hammock. Also, people often ask how to pronounce her name. It's Air-ee-L – and since she was born before The Little Mermaid entered the scene, the mermaid copied her.

Jacob remembers coming to know Jesus at a very young age and since then, he has continually followed Jesus and served the church in various capacities. He was a part of the small team that moved to San Diego from Portland to plant Park Hill in 2017 and has been an integral part of the team ever since.

As the Engagement Pastor, Jacob coordinates and oversees the volunteer teams who serve the church on Sunday mornings and is committed to shepherding our volunteers pastorally. He loves connecting with people and seeing them live into what they are being called to by Jesus.

When he’s not working he enjoys working with his hands - he is quite crafty and loves building and fixing things. He also enjoys coffee, music, and spending time with his wife, Wheeler.

Jacob has a Master of Applied Biblical Leadership from Western Seminary.

Teddy and Melanie both grew up in California—Teddy in Orange County and Mel in the Central Coast. They met and fell for each other while working at a Summer Camp where they spent years hanging out and playing with the youth and striving to always point them to Jesus.

Investing in teens and walking with them while they walk with Jesus is one of their greatest joys in life, so it was an easy choice to volunteer and step in to the role of Park Hill Youth coordinators! If you come around on a Tuesday night, you can find them running around in all sorts of shenanigans or having deep conversations with youth about following Jesus every day.

Teddy teaches English at High Tech High Mesa, and Mel taught math there before taking time off to raise their daughter, Winona. They love family outings, sunset walks with their dog, camping, making tasty food, and playing board games with friends!

Aleah grew up knowing the love of Jesus, and some of her earliest memories include growing in passion for him through faithful parents. Throughout her life, God has continued to reveal himself in new ways, and she feels each new season brings a deeper calling toward following Christ.

Aleah met her husband, Matthew, in college, and after getting married, they began praying toward Church planting. In 2017, God gave them the opportunity to move to San Diego from Oregon to help plant Park Hill Church. They moved to the city with their two sons and have since welcomed a daughter and a Bernese Mountain Dog to the family.

Aleah oversees the development of community life at Park Hill and provides vision for practicing the way of Jesus together in community. She is passionate about seeing the transforming power of the Holy Spirit move through Jesus-centered relationships and watching the ordinary become the miraculous through everyday community-centered life.

She is also an M.Div. student and considers herself both a 90s hip hop enthusiast and amateur beach walker.

Matthew was introduced to Jesus at an early age through his parents and their church in Oregon. In college, he met his wife, Aleah. Then, in 2010, while serving as a youth pastor in Washington State, God began calling Matthew to plant a church in San Diego.

His prayers and dreams for San Diego became more focused as his experiences and opportunities broadened in the following years. Matthew met Evan in Portland through a mutual friend and began talking and praying about church planting.

In 2017, Matthew and Aleah, along with their two boys, packed up and moved to San Diego to help plant Park Hill Church. As the Executive Pastor, Matthew oversees the staff at Park Hill, providing leadership and vision for the functional activities of the church. He is passionate to see the power of the Spirit transform lives as the church becomes a place of belonging for anyone seeking to follow Jesus.

Since moving to San Diego, Matthew and Aleah have introduced a baby girl into their family. Matthew enjoys working on projects with his hands, reading, listening to music, running, and adventuring through the great outdoors. Matthew has an MA in Historical Theology from Westminster Seminary California.

Carter grew up in Upland, California, in a pastor’s home where church and music were a big part of life. He began leading worship at a young age and developed a lasting passion for helping people connect with God through music. His faith continued to grow as he stepped into new seasons, always seeing God’s steady presence along the way.

In 2020, Carter moved to San Diego to attend Point Loma Nazarene University, where he first got connected to Park Hill. What started as a place to attend soon became a true home. Over time, he stepped deeper into serving and eventually became the Director of Worship and Production, where he guides and equips teams each week to cultivate spaces marked by beauty, excellence, and genuine encounter.

Carter met his wife, Kourtney, during college, and they married in 2024. They enjoy just about any sport—playing, watching, and cheering together—with baseball being their clear favorite.

Outside of church, Carter can often be found exploring new music gear, dreaming up creative worship moments, or spending time around San Diego with Kourtney. Above all, he hopes to reflect the faithfulness of God that has shaped every chapter of his story.

Evan is originally from San Diego and grew up in a Jesus-following home. He is thankful for parents who led by example and whose integrity equipped him to navigate seasons of doubt and growth. His journey of coming to know Jesus has been less about breakthrough and more about process, and through Spirit-led community, he has continued to experience God's love for him throughout his life.

Evan's family moved to Orange County when he was young, then back to San Diego when he was a teenager. Soon after their return, he met his wife, Sandy, at school. They got married young and now have five kids – four boys and a girl. In 2017, after spending four years in Portland earning his M.Div. from Western Seminary and training for church planting alongside Sandy, Evan moved back to San Diego to plant Park Hill Church.

As Lead Pastor, Evan teaches and provides overall vision and direction for Park Hill in partnership with Sandy, Co-Lead Pastor. He is passionate about leading the church out of his marriage with Sandy as co-equal partners for God's glory in the church – whether that’s leading a moment of worship together or developing a sermon series together behind the scenes.

In his free time, you might find him hiking up one of Mission Trails' five peaks, backpacking with friends, or picking up a good sci-fi novel. He also enjoys songwriting and creating music – he has released four albums full of worship songs written over the course of his ministry life as a worship leader.

Sandy was born and raised in San Diego and has always had a deep love for Jesus and the church. She and her husband, Evan, were high school sweethearts and have spent many years serving the church together in different capacities. They have five kids, ranging from elementary school age to adult.

In 2017, Sandy and Evan moved back to San Diego from Portland with their family to plant Park Hill Church together with a small team. As Co-Lead Pastor, Sandy provides overall vision and direction for Park Hill in partnership with her husband and Lead Pastor, Evan. She is most passionate about curating a space for beautiful things to happen by leading the church in engaging in prayer, communion, and worship.

When she’s not working, she loves to travel with her husband and immerse herself in diverse worship experiences and church cultures. She also has a keen eye for interior design and believes beauty and order are reflections of God's good character in the world.

Eli grew up in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania in a Christian home and was introduced to Jesus at a young age, but he grew deeper in his faith in middle school making it his own. After high school, Eli attended the US Naval Academy before commissioning as a Surface Warfare Officer in 2018. After various duty stations in DC, San Diego, and Japan, and a deployment throughout Asia, Eli completed his naval service and returned to San Diego.

Eli was introduced to Park Hill through a close friend, and he immediately felt it was a breath of fresh air, reviving his love of Christ and healing past wounds through the power of community.  In 2022, he officially joined the team to support the needs of the lead pastors.

As the Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor, Evan Wickham, and Co-Lead Pastor, Sandy Wickham, Eli coordinates logistics between the staff as they collaborate to lead the church faithfully. He enjoys working closely with Evan and Sandy to help make their dreams and visions for Park Hill a reality.

When he’s not working with the team at Park Hill, he spends time acting on both stage and screen. He works for a regional theatre company (San Diego Musical Theatre) as their Marketing and PR Director and has appeared in several professional productions in San Diego. Eli is also a proud owner of an English Mastiff Pitbull named Marmaduke.

Jason and Tinika Wyatt serve as PHC’s Marriage and Family Pastors. They met in church as teenagers and were good friends for several years before dating. Their friendship blossomed into a lasting relationship and marriage that has surpassed 26 years. They have four adult children who live in different parts of the country for work and school.

Both Jason and Tinika consider themselves “church kids.” Jason was a pastor’s son and started following Christ as a child. Tinika was also raised in the church and committed her life to Jesus at a very young age. In her early years, God revealed himself as her Father and the church became her family.

After Tinika met Evan Wickham at a multi-ethnic worship conference in Nashville, TN, she and Jason decided to visit Park Hill in 2017 before its official launch. They both strongly felt called to Park Hill's vision and have been a part of the church family ever since.

As Marriage & Family Pastors, Jason and Tinika provide pastoral care to families, those considering marriage, and married couples. They are passionate about helping people better reflect God’s image by strengthening relationships between God and one another. They strive to provide tools that are based in Scripture and life experience to build healthy families and marriages. They also work to bridge generational, ethnic, and cultural relational gaps in the body of Christ through their life and worship.

Both Jason and Tinika work full-time in healthcare. For leisure, Jason enjoys fishing and coaching youth track and field. He’s a certified official and occasionally competes as a master’s athlete. In addition to working full time, Tinika is a singer, songwriter, and children's book author. She is also a mentor to several women and a Marriage and Family Therapy graduate student.  While not embedded church planters, the Wyatts are planning to one day open a community center that will be a safe haven for youth and families, which they feel will be a beautiful extension of the church.