our team
Team News
True Vine Church is currently undergoing a change of leadership structure following the retirement of Pastor Mike Connolly.
Further information will be posted here about these changes in due course.
OUR team:
Karen Connolly
Karen Is Currently On Sick Leave
Following Mike's retirement, Karen remains on church staff where she will be supporting the Pastoral Care work of the church.
Dave Cornes
Pastoral Lead
Dave grew up on the Isle of Wight, where he became a Christian at the age of 13. By 15, he was leading the Christian Union at Sandown High School alongside a few fellow students. His passion for ministry took him to South Africa for a year, and then to North London, where he spent nine years on staff at a local church—first as Youth Worker and later as Evening Pastor.
Dave is married to Kat, and they have a daughter, Noa. His heart remains deeply rooted in the Island, with a strong focus on reaching emerging generations, biblical teaching and multiplying discipleship.
Maarten & Jane Herman
Leadership Team
Maarten and Jane have been married since 1989 and have three children (Becca, Peter and Josh). They have lived on the Island since 2003 and joined this Church at that time. Maarten is a University Lecturer in Southampton and plays bass guitar in the worship band. Jane is a registered nurse and is currently retraining to become a Health Coach; she is also actively involved in the Prayer Ministry. Together they are part of the Church’s Leadership Team, oversee the homegroups and also host their own homegroup.
Peter Herman
Leadership Team
Peter has lived on the island since 2003. He has done some overseas missionary work with Mission24 and youth work in Burton on Trent. He’s now currently at Solent University studying Graphic Design. In his spare time he enjoys piano and spending time with his family and friends. He has a passion for people coming to Jesus and is hungry to see the younger generation to surrender their lives to Him.
Reuben Mowle
Leadership Team
Reuben starting attending True Vine Church in his 20’s, since then he has contributed to the worship ministry and has recently joined the leadership team. His full time profession is a videographer and photographer where he specialises in high quality social media content. Reuben is happily married to his wife Jess, they both look forward to what the Lord has instore for their lives.
Michael Parsons
Operations Manager
mparsons@truevinechurch.org.uk
Michael provides day-to-day support to the church in a wide range of areas including admin, communications, facilities management and assisting the leadership team in the smooth running of the church.
Peter & Sarah Rudd
Leadership Team
Peter and Sarah have attended True Vine Church since their marriage in 1990. They are responsible for the management of finances within the church, general administration and Peter is also Chair of Trustees of the church's charitable trust. They have two grown up children, Nick and Abi. Peter is a Business Manager at the Isle of Wight GP Federation and Sarah is the administrator for Isle of Wight Youth for Christ.
Andy Stubbings
Leadership Team
Andy has been part of the church since its inception. He is married to Angela and has three grown-up sons. Andy has been in business with his brother Si for the past 39 years, running an agricultural, grounds care and construction machinery dealership. He oversees the Prophetic ministry at True Vine Church and speaks regularly on Sundays.