Staff
Our Minister – Joe Taylor
Joe is a passionate pastor, writer, musician and teacher. He strongly believes in his call to raise awareness of various social justice issues and to confront them with humility and grace. Through his life and ministry, he shares about the God of Love who can be encountered in all things.
Our Children’s Pastor – Mercia Taylor is our part-time Children’s Pastor who is a trained Godly Play facilitator and she co-ordinates our Children’s Ministry. She is married to Errol Taylor, who owns Taylor’s Rest in the Midlands and they have two children, Joe (Married to Melissa) and Meghan (Married to Kevin), and she has two grandchildren, Jordy-Mae and Jamie. Before Mercia moved to Hilton she was children’s Pastor at Nahoon Methodist Church in East London, so she brings with her much experience and care for children.
Our Youth Pastor – Charles Steyn is our Office Administrator and Youth Pastor. He is married to Roxanne and they have two boys, Denver and Austen. Roxanne is a Methodist minister in training and is completing her Theological studies at Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary in 2023. Charles’ vast experience in working with youth, his understanding of technology and his passion for music makes him a key member of our team as we serve the community.