Staff

Rev. Robert Roseberry
Senior Pastor
robert@1stmethodist.org

Robert was born in Birmingham, AL and grew up in Greensboro, AL and Palm Harbor, FL, among a few other places. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 2003. After Robert graduated seminary in 2007 at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, he and his wife Heather have served several churches in Florida. The last church Robert served was St. Paul's UMC in Ocala.

Valerie Desautel
Administrative Assistant
valerie.desautel@1stmethodist.org

Valerie joined our staff in October 2007. She is originally from Cumberland, Rhode Island and move to Dade City in 2005. Valerie and her husband have one daughter, Amanda and one grandson, Cayden.

Holly Carter
Director of Children's Ministry
holly.carter@1stmethodist.org

Holly joined our staff in June 2012 after teaching elementary school in Pasco County for the previous 8 years. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Flagler College and her Master's Degree from Saint Leo University. Holly and her husband have four children, Owen, Miles, Eleanor and Callie.

Jennifer Ferguson
Director of Music Ministry
jennifer.ferguson@1stmethodist.org

Jennifer joined our staff in October 2003. Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Studies from the University of South Florida. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Music Degree in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of South Florida. Jennifer and her husband, Jere, have three daughters, Tawnie, Ciera, and Dorothy.

Katie Sutton
Youth Director
katie.sutton@1stmethodist.org

Katie joined our staff in October 2021. She received a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Graphic Design, minoring in Studio Art at Florida Southern College. Katie is currently an Art Teacher at Centennial Elementary, and has grown up in the Methodist Church.