Personal Profiles - Steve Speight

Under the spotlight at the moment is Steve Speight, Senior Leader of Emmanuel Christian Centre in Lichfield, Staffs. Read on as Steve answers our 40 quick-fire questions...

1. What's your full name? Stephen Speight
2. Were you named after anyone? My Self! (Sister called June because she was born in June, but I was born in August)
3. What was the last thing you ate? Soreen Malt loaf with 1 inch of butter on top
4. If you were a crayon, what colour would you be? Blue
5. Who is the last person you spoke to on the phone? Tim Lambon (fellow leader)
6. What was the name of your first pet? 'Hickory' a mouse
7. How tall are you? 5ft 9inch
8. How old are you? 47
9. Favourite drink? Larger & Lime
10. Favourite sport? Football
11. Favourite food? Indian
12. What was the last movie you watched? Da Vinci Code
13. What’s your most favourite movie of all time? Lord of the Rings trilogy
14. What was your favourite toy as a child? Train set
15. What’s your favourite season of the year? Spring
16. If you could be a bible character who would you be? Joseph (The O.T. one)
17. Do you still have your tonsils? Yes
18. Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
19. Indian or Chinese? Indian
20. NIV or Amplified? NIV
21. Who lives with you? Wife Jane Children Sam (14) Leah (12) Chickens (many)
22. When was the last time you cried? Yesterday
23. What is under your bed? Cant get under it
24. Who is the friend you have known the longest? Jane my wife started going out when 15
25. What did you do last night? Met with team organizing a city youth event
26. Do you untie your shoes before you take them off? Always (a true gentleman)
27. Favourite smell? Indian food arriving from the takeaway
28. Favourite flavour crisps? Salt & Vinegar
29. Favourite Preacher? Bryn Jones (always loved his communication skills)
30. What is the least favourite thing about you? I support a team that never win anything - Newcastle Utd
31. Number of keys on your key ring? 15
32. How many years have you been in ‘full time ministry’? 29 years last month
33. Favourite day of the week? Saturday – some hours with the family together
34. What did you do on your last birthday? On holiday in Italy
35. What book are you currently reading? Jesus, Safe, Tender, Extreme (A. Plass)
36. Who do you admire most in the world? (living or dead) Ghandi / Mother Teresa / Winston Churchill
37. Where's your favourite holiday destination? Egypt
38. What was your first car? Ford Cortina
39. Do you have a special talent? Being able to watch sport on tele and be oblivious to anything around!
40. If you could give one piece of advice what would it be? Words that stick with me from my Pastor when I became a Christian “Only one life, it will soon be past only what’s done for Jesus will last”