Brian James
Pastor Brian is a Florida native and has served 32 years as an ordained pastor in the Florida Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. These past three years at First Church Oviedo have been full of challenges and blessings, he …
Patina Ripkey
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, …
Kathryn Halterman
Kathryn and her family have been active members of our church for more than 10 years. She started as a volunteer with our Children’s Ministry and eventually became the Director. Kathryn is now attending seminary for training as a deacon …
Charlene Davis
Charlene oversees the Care Ministry for our church members and families, as well as administrative management and oversight for the non-pastoral staff. She is responsible for conducting the business affairs of the church in a professional and ethical manner, while …
Stacy Zevas
Stacy’s focus is to help the Youth Department grow in the Lord in a safe environment and run smoothly. She oversees the Youth Ministry Assistants in Fellowship, Learning, Outreach, and Worship. Asked what is the best thing about First Church, …
Jeanette Dickson
Debbie Burton
Erin Campbell
Damien Herrington
In addition to working with our Youth as the Worship Ministry Assistant, Damien also serves as First Church’s IT Manager and AV Sound Tech. In this role he is responsible for maintaining our Internet and computer systems, troubleshooting our various …