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.
Senior Leadership Team
The Senior Leadership Group hold responsibility for the overall direction of the church
Lesley Thompson
Senior Pastor
Andy Brims
Sal de Almeida
Tom Thompson
Senior Pastor
Cherrelle Spence
Leon Spence
Alpha Course Overseer
Zac Carpenter
Worship and Evangelism Pastor
Jo Carpenter
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
Dayo Omolokun
Safeguarding Team
Hannah Poole
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Nickelle D'Silva
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
David Prothero
Named Trustee for Safeguarding
Operations Team
Day to day running of the church
Phil Merriman
Head of Operations
Hannah Poole
Safeguarding & culture
Lara Sokunbi
Youth Pastor
Sarah Gandy
VES administrator
Amara Holness
Design and Comms Manager
Andy Brims
Head of Compassion
Tina Almstadt
Kids & families Pastor
Nimesh Roshan
Gap year intern
Alex Lyne
Discipleship & Formation Pastor
Endy Attah
VES Creche coordinator