Our Team
Our mission at VitalChurch Ministry is to see churches reconciled and restored to unity, with gifted leadership in place, gospel values embedded, effective governance established, an exciting mission agreed on, and discipleship pathways engaged.
Executive Director
Wade Thompson
As the Executive Director of VitalChurch UK, Wade brings the VitalChurch process to the UK. Wade has been married to Victoria since 2007, and they live in Glasgow, Scotland. Wade moved from the USA in 2004 to serve on a lead church plant team in the West End of Glasgow. With a heart for the local church, in 2010 Wade teamed up with VitalChurch Ministry, serving as an intentional interim pastor to facilitate revitalization within U.K. churches who are in seasons of transition or crisis. When not working, Wade can be found on an adventure with Victoria or on the banks of a Highland river in search of brown trout.
Director, Diagnostic Division
Gregg Caruso
Gregg earned his M.A. in Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary and served as a “permanent pastor” for 16 years and then four years as the Director of Training for a Europe-based missions agency. Since 1998, Gregg has served as an intentional interim pastor in such varied places as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Hawaii, the San Francisco Bay area, New Hampshire, Southern California, and most recently, Massachusetts. Gregg has also participated in or led more than 70 diagnostics across the U.S. and in Europe. Gregg is a Trustee on the VitalChurch U.K. Team and enjoys gospel-centered theology, trying to keep up with technology, cycling, paddle boarding, and really good coffee. Gregg has been married to Linda since 1978 and they have four adult children and several grandsons.
Administrator
Alyssa Hilburn
Alyssa was born in America, but has had a lifetime love for Scotland. Before joining VitalChurch UK in 2021, Alyssa served as the Case Manager and Grant Writer at a teen maternity home for over 7 years. She has led small groups and been involved in student ministry at her home church for over 10 years. Alyssa is passionate about connecting people with resources so they can thrive. This includes the Church. She is excited to be part of the VitalChurch UK team!
Operations Manager
Alan Meldrum
Alan is a motivational leader focused on employee engagement and customer satisfaction with nearly 40 years’ experience in business leadership and people management. Experienced in setting up businesses in 18 countries across the globe. However, Alan’s motivation comes from his Christian faith and he has also enjoyed being a youth leader and church leader in his local church. Highlights include being a founder member of Southside Christian Fellowship in Ayr, Scotland and being one of the leaders who helped to build a church in Razgrad, Bulgaria. In both his work and church Alan is an enthusiast and an encourager. Married to Alison since 1982, with two grown daughters and one fabulous granddaughter. Oh yes, can’t forget passionate mountain biker and road cyclist—not good but enthusiastic!