Pastor Geoffrey is our new Senior Pastor. He was born and raised in Pensacola and attended First Church as a child. The Lentzes were also a part of this church family when Geoffrey was first appointed here after graduating from seminary. During that appointment, Geoffrey had the opportunity to work under and learn from our…

Pastor Brandon is our Executive Pastor and leads the ICON worship service. He is a native of Bonifay, Florida. After graduating from high school, Brandon joined the United States Navy where he served as a Religious Program Specialist. During his time in the Navy, Brandon trained at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, was stationed…

Pastor Emily is an ordained Deacon and she oversees Discipleship, Congregational Care, and Missions at First Church. She is originally from Monroeville, Alabama and has a degree in Cultural and Religious Studies from Huntingdon College and a Master of Divinity with concentration in Christian Education from Duke Divinity School. Her first appointment after graduation was…

The Rev. Dr. Rick Branch is the Minister of Music at First United Methodist Church. He is an ordained Deacon and is professionally certified as a Minister of Music. He received a B.A. in Piano Performance from the University of Central Florida and a M.A. in Church Music and Christian Education from the Presbyterian School…