Meet The Team
Rev. Dr. Carmelo Mercado
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
I have served my DPC family as an elder for many years, as clerk of the session. I am also the team leader for the Mission Team, serve as an usher and counter and also volunteer with the Food Pantry. My heart was telling me I needed to do more for my church, so I retired from my full time job so I was able to serve the congregation and the community. I was born and raised in Tonawanda, NY, outside of Buffalo. I went to school in Tonawanda and Bryant and Stratton Business School in Buffalo for legal secretarial science. Instead of going into the legal field, I became a secretary and loved it. 40 years later – I retired from Seminole County government after 32+ years of service serving the medical director of the Seminole County Fire Department. I am married to Daniel, between us we have three sons and five grandchildren . . . God’s greatest gifts to one are grandchildren . . what a blessing. I’m proud to serve my DPC family and look forward to serving for many more years . . . please feel free to contact me anytime should you have any questions about me personally or my church service or anything else. Love and Blessings to you all.