First Church operates under a representative single board governance model that seeks to oversee the administration and ministry of the church. Church Council meetings are open for all to attend and have their voice heard. Meetings are held on the last Monday of every month at 11am.

2024 Church Council

  • Church Council Chair

    Gregory Rogolino

  • Staff Parish Relations

    Martha Cross

  • Finance Specialist

    Christopher Widing

  • Trustee Specialist

    Gregory Rosslow

  • Lay Delegate to the Florida Annual Conference

    Liz Tracy

  • United Women of Faith Representative

    Sue Blume

  • United Methodist Men Representative

    Chris Averill

  • Community Connection Representative

    Bernie McBee

  • Church at Large Representative

    Mike Foster

  • Church Treasurer

    Arlene Rigsby

  • Financial Secretary

    Peggy Belgard

  • Pastor

    Rev. Tim Barton