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.

We Are Hiring!
Director of Music Ministry

We are in need of a Part Time Director of Music Ministries. The responsibility is to provide professional leadership to the congregation in all areas of music for worship. Our church has contemporary and traditional services. If needed, this position can be split between Contemporary and Traditional Directors of Music. Annual salary is negotiable depending on experience and job responsibilities.

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.