Steven has been the Pastor of MLCC since October 2022 and an employee of the church since May 2023.
He has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years – previously pastoring churches in his native Bristol and Stroud before working at Mattersey Hall Bible College for 18 years.
He has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years – previously pastoring churches in his native Bristol and Stroud before working at Mattersey Hall Bible College for 18 years.
He has been married to American, Deborah, for over 30 years and they have two married sons, Caleb and Aaron and have recently become grandparents for the first time.
Andrew Copley was born and raised in Mexborough and has a passion to see the area changed for Christ.
He has been married to Jennifer, also a Trustee, who he met through the church’s youth group back in the mid-90’s! They now have two young children, just one of their testimonies of the miracles and healing in their lives by God’s grace.
Andrew became a leader in 2018. They currently live in neighbouring village, Bolton-upon-Dearne, and both have lived in the Dearne Valley all their lives.
Meet The Leaders…
Niyi was born and raised in Nigeria, and is married to Esther. Together they live in Mexborough. Niyi oversees our Prayer at Mexborough Life Church. He is currently at Bible College in Manchester, while working full time and looking after his Daughter.
Ruth has a true passion for Worship, and is the Worship Coordinator at Mexborough Life Church. Ruth plays the Keyboard / Flute and also sings.
Ruth is married to Ben who she met and Married at Mattersey Bible College, they have 3 children and several pets including a dog.
Ruth is married to Ben who she met and Married at Mattersey Bible College, they have 3 children and several pets including a dog.
Meet The Trustees…
Jennifer Copley
Trustee & Treasurer
Sarah Collins
Trustee & Safeguarding Assistant
Kit Owen-Smith
Trustee
Little Acorns
Lynda
Little Acorns Supervisor
Children’s Worker
Our Children’s Worker plays a vital role in nurturing the faith and well-being of young people both within the church and in the wider community. Through strong partnerships with local primary schools, they bring creativity, care, and Christian values into educational settings, building meaningful relationships with children and staff alike.
A key part of their ministry is Hive—a dedicated project that provides a fun, safe, and engaging space where children can explore faith, friendship, and life skills.
Their work helps lay a strong spiritual foundation for the next generation.
Roots
At Roots, we have fun interactive sessions where we sing, dance, make crafts, draw, and do activities… all about the Bible. We bring the Bible to life and help our children understand what it means to be a Christian where ever they are.
We have a group of amazing leaders who run and deliver sessions every Sunday morning.
Andrew Copley
Roots Team Leader
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Youth
Our Youth Team is passionate about supporting and inspiring the next generation, leading and caring for children and young people across all age groups. Through regular gatherings, creative activities, mentoring, and faith-based teaching, they create a safe and welcoming environment where young people can grow in confidence, explore their faith, and build lasting friendships. Working closely with families, schools, and other church teams, the Youth Team plays a key role in helping children feel valued, heard, and equipped for life both inside and outside the church.
Jennifer Copley
Youth Team Leader
Sarah Collins
Youth Team
Niyi
Youth Team
Kit Owen-Smith
Youth Team
Cedars
Ceders is a welcoming and relaxed group for adults to connect, share a meal, and explore the Bible together in a friendly, informal setting.
Meeting regularly, the group offers a space to build meaningful relationships, enjoy good food—typically served at 12:30—and engage in open, thoughtful discussions about God and His word.
Whether you’re new to faith or have been on the journey for a while, Ceders is a place to grow spiritually and socially in a warm, supportive community.
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Bible Study \ Discipleship
Bible Study is an important part of our church life and forms part of the discipleship of the church members.
Currently we have two groups, ‘New Shoots’ on Mondays and ‘Digging Deeper’ on Tuesdays, both held at 7:30pm.
If you would like to know more, please use the contact details to speak with Pastor Steven Jenkins.
Steven Jenkins
Digging Deeper - Leader
Graham Leckey
Leader
