Pastor Debra Musgrave

Debra knew from early childhood that she would be active, and spend her life, working in the church.  Originally she planned on working as a church musician, and in fact started her college education at Columbia College, SC, as a music major.  Gradually she realized that her true calling was to be a minister.   After receiving her music degree from Colombia, she attended and graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary.

Debra was ordained and became our pastor in the fall of 2008.  She is passionate about God, scripture, and the local church.  One of her more obvious strengths is quality, scripture-based sermons.   We are very fortunate to have her as our pastor.

Organist Tom Glew

Tom is a member of our church and also an engineer at Harris Corporation.  Tom began playing the organ as backup in 2005 and became the full time organist in 2008.  He is a talented musician and in addition to playing the organ, he also sings and plays multiple instruments for the Sonrise Band.

Sexton LaSonya Huntley

LaSonya has been our sexton since 2008. She is married with two children. She is also the Preschool Director at the Head Start program here.

Music Director Patti Loyd

Patti is a member of the church and director of our music program.  She has a Bachelor of Music degree from California State University, Northridge, and Masters studies at the University of Missouri, Kansas City.   In addition to directing our choir, she also leads our Sonrise Band where she sings and plays keyboard.

Secretary Gloria Wavering

Gloria Wavering, our office administrator and bookkeeper, started with us in August of 2002. She received her associates degree many years ago back in Illinois. In her spare time she enjoys running and baking.

Comissioned Lay Pastor Monia Yust

Monia was commissioned as lay pastor and began work within First Presbyterian of Palm Bay’s congregation in July 2005.  She completed her Commissioned Lay Pastor training through the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary on-line program.  Her call focuses on pastoral care to the homebound and ill within our church family, but she also preaches and fulfills other duties under the direction of the pastor and session.

Prior to becoming a CLP, Monia served as an elder and deacon working on many committees, but always with a passion for missions.   She is presently active on the Mission Development Committee of the Presbytery and within the Brevard Indian River Presbyterian Mission Committee.

Monia has a bachelor’s degree in nursing and masters in health services administration.  She is a registered nurse working part time with hospice.