Adam Payne

Hello! My name is Adam Payne, and I am blessed to serve as the minister at Godalming United Church, as well as assisting Elstead United Reformed Church.

My wife, Kyla, and I are originally from the small town of Boonville in southern Indiana. I come from a long line of Methodist preachers on my mom’s side, and after experiencing a call to ministry in high school, I attended the University of Evansville and Christian Theological Seminary. I was ordained as a Full Elder in the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church in 2011.

In late 2018, we fulfilled a long-time dream of moving to the UK. Before coming to Godalming, I volunteered and worked as a Communications Officer at London Street United Reformed Church in Basingstoke, as well as being recognised as a minister in the United Reformed Church.

I have a deep passion for making the church a welcoming, accessible place for all of God's people, and for helping non-Christians see that the church is still relevant in the 21st century. Kyla and I have two daughters, Lizzy and Molly. We are a family of dedicated Anglophiles who love exploring historical sites, eating in pubs, and sharing a mutual love for Doctor Who.

My off-duty day is Monday.