About Us
Pastor Bobby J. Humphrey, Senior Pastor
He came to Eustis on March 6, 2022, as our interim pastor. After listening to God’s call, he was officially appointed as Senior Pastor in June. Pastor Humphrey has been a pastor for 44 years. He has had pastorates in Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, and now here in Florida. He spent 17 years in Monroe, NC before retiring in 2018, when he moved to Florida. He came out of retirement to become Pastor here in Eustis. Pastor Humphrey graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pastoral Ministries and from Olivet Nazarene University with a Masters in Church Management. He married Cindy, the love of his life on May 20, 1978. Together Pastor and Cindy have served the Lord in ministry. She has been a constant help and continues to do what the Lord calls her to do. She is a blessing and a great pastor’s wife. Cindy currently serves as the Church Administrator. They have one daughter, Hannah, who lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, David.
Carl Copeland, Church Secretary/Associate Pastor
I am married to Melinda and we have the privilege of having a large family which we love. I am a Construction Project Manager and I love what I do. Construction is a passion of mine. That knowledge has helped me with leading the various repairs and maintenance of our Eustis Church of the Nazarene. I teach the Adult Sunday School and I lead worship on Sunday mornings. I have recently become a licensed minister within the Nazarene denomination to be used in whatever role God has for me.
Darrin Smith, Head Trustee
I joined the Nazarene Church in 2001 in New York. There I taught 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades in Sunday School for 2 years and served on the Children’s Ministry board for 1 term. For 3 years my brother and I ran a Divorce Care Course that was geared toward reconciliation. I was involved in weekly and monthly functions with the Men’s group. I became a registered member in 2007 and was baptized in 2010.
I moved to Tavares, FL in 2024. When I first came to the Eustis Church of the Nazarene I felt like I was at home and had my membership transferred here. I am now looking forward to getting more involved here at Eustis Church, where I was just recently appointed as Head Trustee.
Sarah Gubler, NYI President
I am a mom of an 18-year-old daughter. I have taught for 15 years. I started going to Eustis Church of the Nazarene when I was in middle school. I returned as an adult. I help with the teens here at church. Fun facts: I love animals and I love nature
Melinda Copeland, Worship Leader
I am the wife of Carl Copeland, mother to my 8 wonderful children, and Nana to many grandchildren and great-grandson. For the last 20+ years, I have been employed in the construction industry. I have been a member of the Eustis Church of the Nazarene for 4 years and have the joy of being the Worship Leader and being part of the Worship Team. Music is my gift from God and I love to help usher people into the presence of God through it.
Judy Starling, Church Treasurer
Judy has been a member of the Eustis church for over 30 years. She has been given the gift of teaching children. “It is such a great joy to watch them learn,” she says. She has had a long career in accounting for 29 years. She has two children, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson.
Sarah Goetzinger, Children’s Director
Sarah has been running our Vacation Bible School for the last several years. Her husband, Kyle, has been a great help to the church and to her. They have also recently fostered several children in their home.
Michael Wade, NDI Director
I first began attending Eustis Church of the Nazarene when I was very young and pretty much grew up in the church. I returned to the Nazarene church in 1995, where I became involved with the Teen Bible Quizzing and the NYI, our youth program. I am currently serving on the church board here as NDI director, which is the Nazarene Discipleship International ministry. I am married to Tammara, who was also raised in this church and has been very active most of her life with the youth of the church and with the music ministry. I am so excited for the direction our church is headed and the possibilities that lie ahead!
Mary Biebers, Head Steward
I moved from Pennsylvania with my husband, Tim, and my three kids in 2020, have been members of the church the same year. I have been helping out with the children and have organized most of the dinners and potlucks. I manage the church’s Facebook page and take many of the pictures from our events. Currently, I am serving as Head Steward for the church board.