Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Ben and Amanda Conway

Founding Pastors

Benjamin travels all over the world preaching the good news about Jesus with signs following, and Amanda is an evangelist who loves to share Jesus everywhere she goes. Both are utterly committed to building a welcoming, healthy church that will inspire and challenge you to be the best you that you can be!

Benjamin is the author of Open Bible, Rivers and Wells, You Have A Dream, A Man in Lockdown and The Healing Book with many more books in the pipeline.
They have four wonderful children serving the Lord!

Richard and Jacqueline Waller

Area Pastors (SOUTH WEST)

Richard and Jacqueline Waller encountered the grace and healing power of God as young Christians, they are passionate about every believer knowing about God's unconditional, unending love and His power to lift you out of any pit you might find yourself in. They have one lovely daughter, who is saved and living for Jesus.

Patience Gaddes

Area Pastor (NORTH)

Patience Gaddes joined Watford Tree of Life in March 2013. She had been seeking God for the right church and was given instructions from God to go to Watford, listen, learn and help. She started attending the Watford tree with her family, arriving early, putting out chairs, doing teas and coffees, and keeping the premises and toilets clean and tidy.
She assisted the Pastor and also served in the worship team.

She was ordained in August 2019 as the pastor of Watford Tree of Life. Patience has a passion to see believers receive God's love and grow in their God-given identity. She is leading a growing, vibrant church, and has seen God dramatically change lives, heal the sick, and restore destinies.

Lee and JAnnet Collingwood

Pastors, Tree of Life Brentwood

Pastors Lee and Jannet Collingwood lead Tree of Life Brentwood with a deep passion to see Christ fully formed in every believer. Their heart is to help people grow strong in the Truth of God’s Word and experience the transforming power of the Holy Spirit.

Lee, a graduate of Charis Bible College, loves teaching the Word with fresh revelation and a touch of humour that makes it both engaging and memorable. Together, Lee and Jannet are committed to equipping the church to live in freedom, faith, and the fullness of God’s grace.

Victor And Nora Lee

Pastors, Tree of Life Swindon

Victor and Nora have been attending Tree of Life Guildford since 2015. From the early days at the Tree, they have felt at home in a church that proclaims Grace and Faith. Where needed, they have served and helped, and for a time hosted and led Living Church at their home. While attending Guildford, they were also involved in a church plant in Swindon which they now lead. They are currently spear-heading the Reading Grace Gathering. Their passion is to preach and teach God’s Word, encourage people to live out their faith and pursue their dreams, raise disciples and plant churches.

Victor and Nora are lead pastors at Tree of Life Swindon, and Associate Pastors of Tree of Life Guildford, under the leadership of Richard & Jacquie Waller.

Ashley and Anesu Nekati

Pastors, Tree of Life Coulsdon

Ashley and Anesu Nekati have a passion for people to know the true Gospel and the true nature of God. Ashley is a kind-hearted pastor and Anesu has an amazing teaching gift. Both love to serve Jesus in His church.

They have two wonderful boys, Seth and Eli!

Sacha and Cheryl Simon

Pastors, Tree of Life Nuneaton

Dr Sacha and Cheryl Simon are pastors of the church in Nuneaton. They have three dynamic children who are involved in ministry.

They share a passion to introduce people to Jesus, to empower Christians to understand their true identity and help them to succeed in the marketplace.

Adam Conway

Pastor, Tree of Life Manchester

Adam Conway has preached around the world sharing the gospel as a missionary and assistant pastor before taking on Manchester.
When he was 18 God told him he would pastor in Manchester and when the opportunity came along he knew it was time to enter into ministry full time.

He also runs the media across the Tree of Life Network, and the phone lines, praying for people across the world, publishing all the books from Tree of Life Media!

Derek Baldry

Pastor, Tree of Life Sheffield

Pastor Derek Baldry leads Tree of Life Sheffield. His Passion is teaching the truth of the Word of God, revealing biblical truths to help the family of God to grow and mature believers to become disciples who are able to make disciples. 

Jon and Emily Carion

Associate Pastors, Tree of Life Watford

Jon & Emily Carion started attending Tree of Life in 2018. Tree of Life Church has been key in them receiving Healing and financial breakthroughs. They have a strong desire to see people walk in freedom through the message of the Gospel guiding others in Love and inspiring them in the importance of both the power of the Word and the Spirit. They currently serve as Associate Pastors in Tree of Life Watford and are currently Planting Tree of Life Church in Enfield.

Teresa White

Associate Pastor, Tree of Life Dorset

Since becoming a Christian in May 1999 she has served churches in various capacities; Children's work, Women's ministry, singing in worship groups and leading small groups. She has a passion to see Christians discipled and walking in the fullness of life in Christ Jesus. She is currently serving alongside Pastors Richard and Jacqueline Waller as associate Pastor of Tree of Life Dorset.

Teresa is married to Andrew and has 3 grown up children.

David and Pippa Mountjoy

Associate Pastors, Tree of Life Manchester

David and Pippa are associate pastors at Tree of :Life church Manchester they both love Jesus. They are passionate about worship and the expansion of God's kingdom. They have 2 children Sol and Ava.

Lydia Conway

P.A. to Founding Pastor, director of conferences

Lydia Conway is the Director of Conferences for the Tree of Life Family and the Personal Assistant to Founding Pastors Ben and Amanda Conway. She has been part of Tree of Life since the very beginning and also leads the children’s and youth ministries, helping to raise up the next generation.

She is passionate about organising conferences such as Heal the Nations and Gates of the City, creating gatherings that inspire and equip believers. Lydia’s heart is to see young people know who they are in Christ and to help the church flourish and multiply.

Charles and Gita nekati

Associate Pastors, Tree of Life swindon

Charles and Gita love Jesus