Staff
Jim Book - Minister
In 1994 Jim began serving as the Senior Minister of First Christian Church of Winter Park. He has enjoyed his 14 years of ministry at Winter Park. His ministry goal is to see this community touched for Christ through inspirational services each Lord's Day, youth education programs, college programs, and Alpha Christian Academy.
Jim's desire is to model Christ in his family life, his personal life, and his ministry, so people will be motivated to live out their faith in Christ every day. He and his wife, Jeanette, have three beautiful girls, Emilee, Macy, and Mandy.
David Fitzgerald - Student Minister
Raised in a Christian home, David has always known there is no life outside of serving Christ. He graduated from Florida Christian College, majoring in Biblical Teaching. In his final year at FCC, he was compelled by Christ to join Him at First Christian Church of Winter Park.
What began as an internship quickly developed into employment as Youth Minister. He directs the Children's and Youth Ministries. He will continue to serve the Lord in all possible capacities..."You have persevered and have endured hardships for My (Christ's) name, and have not grown weary." (Revelations 2:3)
Tara Newman - Children's Director
Tara has been serving in numerous capacities since joining our church family in 1995 and we are now blessed to have her as our Children's Minister. She has 4 grown children and 3+ grandchildren who have enjoyed the benefits of the church family here at Winter Park. Tara has a love and passion for children and a desire to help guide them into a closer walk with Jesus Christ. Tara is not only the Children's Minister but she is also Administrator at Alpha Christian Academy. "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it" (Proverbs 22:6)