Senior Pastor -- David Claassen
David J. Claassen graduated from Central College in Pella, IA (’72) with a BA in philosophy and religion and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL (’75) with a Master of Divinity degree. He has been the senior pastor at the Mayfair-Plymouth Congregational Church since 1975.
Dave has published three books. Object Lessons for a Year was published in 1986 by Baker Book House. The book is a collection of children’s object lessons for use by pastors and child educators. It is still in print and has sold over 60,000 copies. Silent Words Loudly Spoken was published in 2005 by CSS Publishers. The book is a collection of outdoor church sign sayings. Kathryn’s Fountain is his first novel and was published in 2008. He has also written a weekly inspirational newspaper column for over thirty years. Dave maintains a web site (www.daveclaassen.com) and has a blog called Faith Reflections.
Dave and his wife Diann make their home across the state line in Temperance, MI. They have two grown children and 11 grandchildren. Dave enjoys many hobbies including writing, photography, ventriloquism, maintaining an aquarium and a decorative fish pond.
Associate Pastor -- Rupert Loyd
Rev. Dr. Rupert Loyd Jr. has a Bachelor's degree in History from Miami University Ohio, a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati. He has twenty-eight years of pastoral leadership experience in the Christian and Missionary Alliance including pastoring an inner-city, multi-cultural, multi-congregational church in Miami, Florida. Married to Amy for 31 years, they have 3 adult children and a 11 year old boy.
He recently completed 10 years of adjunct teaching with the Religion department at the University of Toledo and has presented papers at Union University in Cincinnati, Ohio, the International Leadership Association in Prague, Czech Republic, and Oxford University, Oxford, England. He has published in Leadership Journal and has co-authored a chapter in a forthcoming leadership textbook. He currently serves as Associate Pastor at Mayfair-Plymouth Congregational Church.
Pastor to Youth & Young Adults --
Benjamin Jewett
My wife Leigh Ann and I met at and graduated from Spring Arbor University, she with a Musical Theater major, myself with a B.A. in Christian ministries with a youth focus.
After College she accepted a position as the youth minister at The First United Methodist Church in Jackson, Michigan, where she served for 4 years. I also accepted the same position at The Community Church in Moab, Utah, where I served for 2 years.
We were married in May of 2007 and currently reside in Toledo.
We love photography, camping, the beach, dogs, music, travel, funny movies, and spending time with our family and friends.
Leigh Ann is a gifted vocalist. She recently joined the praise team for Sunday morning worship.
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Ron has been Music Director at Mayfair Plymouth since 2003. He was a machinist for over 16 years but served as worship leader at other churches for the last 25 years.
He is a gifted pianist and songwriter with a heart for leading others in the worship of our Lord and Savior. His goal is to bring the congregation into the very presence of God through music. He plans to record a CD of worship music sometime this year.
Mayfair has two distinct services, traditional and contemporary. Ron does a good job of leading both using more traditional hymns and choir for the 9:00 a.m. Sunday service, and a contemporary band and praise team for the 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:45 a.m. Sunday services.
Ron loves the outdoors and enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren.
Ron’s wife Dee owns her own graphic design business. They have been married for more than 27 years and have four grown children, and four granddaughters. They currently live in Ottawa Lake, Michigan.
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Director of Ministries -- Anna Woodward
Anna Woodward has been the Director of Ministries at Mayfair-Plymouth Church since March of 2002. She has worked previously as an administrative assistant at an independent living center and as a secretary in two different law offices.
Born and raised in Toledo, she has been attending Mayfair-Plymouth Church since 1996 with her husband, Jim. They have four adult children, a son in Jr. High School, and five grandchildren. She enjoys reading, crocheting, bicycling, photography, and spending time with her family.
Church Secretary -- Susan Buckholz
Susan Buckholz and her husband Ray have been members of Mayfair-Plymouth since 1985, and she has been our church’s secretary for 15 years. She has worked previously as a teacher of special education and has had various office jobs. She and Ray have two grown sons. Susan enjoys reading, cooking, and editing.
Organist -- Connie Serror
Connie Serror has beeen involved in music almost her entire life. She started piano lessons at the age of 7 and played in various capacities as keyboard accompanist during her high school and college years.
While music is her avocation and calling, the health care field remains her first love. She currently heads the Congregational Health and Wellness Ministry at Mayfair-Plymouth. Connie holds a degree in Health Education, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and a B.S. in Nursing.
After graduating from college in January 1975 she was asked by Mayfair-Plymouth to fill in as their organist "until Easter." She jokes that the church never really stated which Easter they were talking about, as she has been here ever since! But it was all a part of God's plan as she met her future husband, Russell, here in 1980.
In addition to the position of organist, Connie has held various positions in the music department over these last 34 years, from accompanist of the Junior Choir, to the accompanist and director of the Adult Choir, as well as directior of the Music Department itself. She also has participated in the handbell choirs as ringer and director. Connie has been the coach and accompanist of the Praise Him! Quartet for over a dozen years, and currently participates in a women's ensemble, Daughters of Grace, as coach and singing member. She and Russ have two grown children, a son, Matthew, and a daughter, Rebecca.
Church Custodian -- Chuck Skeldon
Chuck and his wife, Shirley, who assists him with his job, have been at Mayfair-Plymouth for 22 years, and Chuck has been our custodian/maintenance man for 21 years! Before he started work here he worked for Libbey-Owens-Ford for 33 years. Chuck and Shirley were members of the choir for many years, and Chuck was a soloist and a founding member of Seaway Commanders for 43 years! Chuck and Shirley have two grown children, two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Chuck is an avid Ohio State fan.
