My name is Steve and am a supernumerary Minister living in Barningham in Suffolk

I began my Ministry in West Wales as a probationer; I then moved to the Thetford Diss and Mildenhall as Superintendent. From there I moved to the West Norfolk Circuit as section Minister. I retired to Suffolk in 2020 where I was diagnosed with leukaemia. I have now been in remission for 3 years and am really looking forward to coming out of retirement part time and joining a progressive Circuit.

I am married to Jill, Local Preacher in training. We have 4 children and 7 grandchildren (3 who live in America), as well as a cat,  and two dogs that I enjoy walking, and I collect walking sticks (odd pastime I know).  I enjoy Heavy metal music, football and antique auctions and programmes.  The antiques interest was taken one step further by appearing on Bargain Hunt with my colleague from Diss. A great experience but unfortunately profits from our items were not very forthcoming.

My ministry is very much about people and their journey to faith, whether it be introducing them to Christ or sharing in their continuing growth.

The presiding of Holy Communion is extremely important, as is preaching, bible study and pastoral care within the communities I work in.

So let us in our prayers ask for guidance and reassurance in the decisions we will make together and that our actions will always reflect love for each other and of our Lord Jesus Christ.