Welcome to Belfairs Methodist Church.
"Where old friends meet and strangers feel at home.
Rev Steve Mayo
I was born into a Salvation Army family and this remained my denomination for some 48 years, of which the last 16 years was spent as an ordained Salvation Army Officer (minister). In this time, I led churches with my wife in both South Wales and London.
Before becoming a Salvation Army Officer, I completed a 4-year apprenticeship in mechanical and production engineering, becoming a fully skilled manual miller, which involved machining parts for aircraft/helicopter/oil rigs etc.
In 2017, I came into the Methodist Church as a lay Pastor/Preacher and have had pastoral responsibility for a number of churches in the Southend and Leigh circuit.
In 2018, I strongly felt God calling me into presbyterial ministry (Methodist Minister), and I started the candidating process. I have now finished my student presbyter studies at the Queen’s Foundation College in Birmingham (2024), and I am now stationed in the Southend and Leigh circuit as a probationer presbyter.
My wife Dani and I, have been married for 32 years and we have 3 daughters, Shannon (28), Megan (25) and Ellie (21).
I enjoy brass bands and have played a brass instrument since I was 7 years old. I currently play in Southend Band on bass trombone. We rescue caged hens and enjoy watching them enjoy their retirement!
Sept. 2024