Our Pastors

  • Brian James

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Pastor Brian is a Florida native and has served 32 years as an ordained pastor in the Florida.

    “These years at First Church Oviedo have been full of challenges and blessings. My biggest blessing continues to be my wife, Dustin, and our four children. Come see the blessings God has in store for you!”

  • Patina Ripkey

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR

    Pastor Patina and her husband, Jim, are from Tampa. As the Associate Pastor, Pastor Patina serves God by serving His people in our church, in our community, and throughout the world!

    “I love to share God’s Word through preaching, missions, testimony, music, small groups, and fellowship. I would love to meet you and be a part of God’s blessing to you.”

Our Team

  • Assel Jean-Pierre

    DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC / ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

  • Lanie James

    DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES / SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

  • Jeanette Dickson

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

  • Kathy Van Etten

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • Damien Herrington

    CHURCH RESOURCE SPECIALIST

  • Kalee Mendelson

    DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES

  • Anne Masterson

    DIRECTOR OF ECC & CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL

  • Dawn Lancaster

    NURSERY SUPERVISOR

  • Terry Wales

    CARE COORDINATOR

  • Carl Cline

    FACILITIES & CEMETARY MANAGER

  • John Campbell

    MAINTENANCE MANAGER

  • Shelda Baumann

    WEDDING COORDINATOR

  • Annette Pursley

    WEDDING COORDINATOR