Administrative Assistant

Susan Davis is the office Administrative Assistant for the First Presbyterian Church. She has held various office positions over the past 35 years and has been a resident of DeFuniak Springs for over 30 years. She can be reached at the church office via telephone or email at 850-892-5832 or fpcdfs@embarqmail.com.

Christian Education Director

Laurice Andrews has been a member of First Presbyterian Church for many years. She is currently the Director of Christian Education and has served the church as Sunday School teacher, Moderator, Vice Moderator and Secretary of Presbyterian Women, as well as a Deacon of the Church. Her position as Director of Christian Education started in 1999 with her love of children and teaching them of God’s works and word. He guides her in her passion. Her email is lauricefpcdfs@embarqmail.com.

Choir Director

Greg Bledsoe, has served First Presbyterian of DeFuniak Springs for over 25 years.  Mr. Bledsoe taught elementary music for 34 years as the Choral Music director at Davidson Middle School in Crestview, Florida.  His musical background and specialization is in woodwind instruments.  In addition to his service in our music program, Mr. Bledsoe serves as an Elder, Sunday School teacher, and supply pastor. In his personal time, Mr. Bledsoe is an active martial arts practitioner and substitute teacher. He can be reached at the church office via telephone or email at 850-892-5838 or fpcdfs@embarqmail.com.  

Organist / Pianist

Keitha Bledsoe, is a native of Okaloosa County, having taught in the Okaloosa County school system for 35 years. She has served as Florida Vocal Association State Junior High/Middle School chairman, FVA district chairman, Middle School Repertoire and Standards committee chairperson for the American Choral Directors Association, accompanist and associate director of the Okaloosa Chamber Singers, and Okaloosa County’s Teacher of the Year in 1996. Ms. Bledsoe is a popular clinician and adjudicator in the tri-state area of Florida, Alabama and Georgia. She has served First Presbyterian of DeFuniak Springs for over 20 years.  Prior to her service here, she was the organist at First United Methodist Church, Crestview, Florida. Keitha continues to share her talents as an accomplished pianist with local organizations, schools, theaters and other musical venues. She can be reached at the church office via telephone or email at 850-892-5832 or fpcdfs@embarqmail.com.

Pastor

Reverend Steven H. Rhodes is the current interim Pastor for First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Rhodes has served several churches in his 40 plus years of service. He can be reached at the church via telephone or email at 850-892-5838 or fpcdfs@embarqmail.com.