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 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!
Rev Steve
Email: revdstevemayo@gmail.com
Rev Steve has the pastoral oversight of Wesley, Belfairs and Trinity Methodist churches, which are part of the Southend and Leigh Methodist circuit.
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