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

    Penny Dausman

  • Finance Specialist

    Christopher Widing

  • Trustee Specialist

    Gregory Rosslow

  • Lay Delegate to the Florida Annual Conference

    Liz Tracy

  • United Women in Faith Representative

    Sherrie McDonald

  • United Methodist Men Representative

    Chris Averill

  • Community Connection Representative

    Bernie McBee

  • Trustee Vice Chair

    Mary Weden

  • Church Administrator

    Arlene Rigsby

  • Financial Secretary

    Sue Blume

  • Pastor

    Rev. Tim Barton

  • Lay Leader

    Marie Morley