If you’re new to Croydon Vineyard and are checking out who we are and what we’re about, we’re so glad you’re here. We’d love to connect with you and answer any questions you have about us as a church. You can find out more about our team below. We have three teams who help lead Croydon Vineyard.
Strategic Leadership Team
The Strategic Leadership Group hold responsibility for the overall direction of the church
Tom Thompson
Senior Pastor
Lesley Thompson
Senior Pastor
Sal de Almeida
Leon Spence
Alpha Course Overseer
Cherrelle Spence
Andy Brims
Head of Compassion
Pastoral Team
Tom Thompson
Senior Pastor
Alex Lyne
Assistant Pastor
Lesley Thompson
Senior Pastor
Lara Lyne
Youth Pastor
Zac Carpenter
Worship Pastor
Tina Almstadt
Kids and Families Pastor
Trustees
Our trustees ensure we meet all our legislative and financial responsibilities
Becki Dowdy
Chair of Trustees
David Prothero
Folasade Ajibodu
Company Secretary
Beatrice Balcu
Dayo Omolokun
Chris Brearley
Safeguarding Team
Hannah Poole
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Nickelle D'Silva
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
David Prothero
Trustee for Safeguarding
Operations Team
Day to day running of the church
Phil Merriman
Head of Operations
Nimesh Roshan
Gap Year Intern
Hannah Poole
Safeguarding & Culture
Christian Wayela
Bookkeeper & Operations
Compassion & Wider Mission Team
Andy Brims
Head of Compassion
Endy Attah
VES Creche Coordinator