Our Leaderships

Rev. Dr. Carmelo Mercado, ChFC®

Extended Pulpit Supply Pastor

Besides being the extended pulpit supply pastor/head of staff of Deltona Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Carmelo Mercado, DMin, ChFC®, is an ordained Presbyterian minister, pastoral counselor, certified financial advisor, adjunct seminary professor, interfaith chaplain at InnovAge PACE/Orlando Health center, senior chaplain and psychosocial/financial services coordinator for affordable housing at the Presbyterian-affiliated Westminster Communities of Florida.

Pastor Carmelo previously held the roles of hospice chaplain for two large organizations, founding lead pastor of a new worshiping/chartered congregation, past moderator of Central Florida Presbytery, and bridge pastor/head of staff of Pineda Presbyterian Church. For 16 fruitful years, he served as the senior pastor/head of staff of El Redentor Presbyterian Church in Oviedo.

Every year, Pastor Carmelo sets personal goals to (1) grow emotionally intelligent (EQ), (2) shower people and family with kindness, (3) invest in lifelong learning, (4) remain debt-free, (5) do no harm by alleviating suffering and siding with the underdogs in the struggle for justice/peace, and (6) spread Christ’s joy—always aiming to make at least one person smile each day!

Pat Price

Church Secretary

Pat Price has faithfully served her Deltona Presbyterian Church (DPC) family for many years, including as a ruling elder and current Clerk of Session. She presently leads the Mission Team and serves as an usher, offering counter, and dedicated volunteer with the Food Pantry.

Originally from Tonawanda, New York, just outside Buffalo, Pat attended Tonawanda schools and earned her degree in Legal Secretarial Science from Bryant and Stratton Business School in Buffalo. Although trained for the legal field, she discovered her true calling as a secretary—a career she cherished for over four decades. Before retiring, she devoted more than 32 years of service to Seminole County Government, working as the executive secretary to the Medical Director of the Seminole County Fire Department.

Guided by a deep sense of calling, Pat felt in her heart that she was meant to do more for her church. This conviction led her to retire from full-time employment so she could dedicate more time to serving both the congregation and the broader community.

Pat is married to Daniel, and together they share the joy of three sons and five beloved grandchildren—whom she fondly calls God’s greatest blessings. She remains deeply committed to the mission and ministries of DPC and looks forward to continuing her service for many years to come. She warmly welcomes anyone to reach out with questions about her work or about the life and ministry of the church.

Raymond DeVeau

Music & Choir Director

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Brenda García

Custodian

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The Session

Governing Council

The Session is the governing council of the local church, providing both spiritual and administrative leadership. Composed of ordained women and men officers (presbyters)—the Teaching Elder (pastor) and Ruling Elders (lay leaders) elected by the congregation—the Session serves as the representative body of the church. Entrusted to discern and carry out the will of Christ, it makes most of the major decisions on behalf of the congregation (typically by majority vote) and guides the life, mission, and ministry of the church according to the Scriptures, the Confessional standards, and Presbyterian polity.