Our Team
OFFICE: 386-677-3581
EMAIL: aarmistead@firstunited.org
Hi there! My name is Amy Armistead and I have the coolest job ever. My passion is forming meaningful and authentic community to connect with God and others. I deeply believe that a relationship with God can not be separated from love and care of neighbor. The Gathering Place is deeply committed to serving community and acts of justice. We also have been thoughtful around holding space for those who have deconstructed their faith and are trying to put the pieces back together.
I'm originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida but spent time in Alabama both pastoring and serving with an organization that tackled poverty alleviation through community building. I went to Florida Southern College (go Mocs!) and majored in Communication and graduated from Duke Divinity with a Masters in Divinity, where I met my husband Macon.
I’m a people person, and would love to grab coffee with you! A perfect day would look like brunch with friends and a farmer’s market, a delicious cup of Cuban coffee, and a night of local theater. We have a dog named Nora and we’re obsessed with her.
Amy Scroggin Armistead
Pastor
Macon Armistead
Worship Leader and Ministry Coordinator
OFFICE: 386-677-3581
EMAIL: marmistead@firstunited.org
Music is one of my greatest passions, so I am excited and humbled to serve as the Worship Leader for The Gathering Place. I also serve as the Ministry Coordinator for The Gathering Place, which speaks to my love of organization, systems, and building teams. Needless to say, this role feels like a perfect fit!
But what's even better is that I get to serve alongside my wife, Amy, who is the Pastor of The Gathering Place. We met in seminary and were married in 2019, then moved to Florida the next year. After years of serving apart, I am excited for this new chapter of being in ministry together.
Originally from north Alabama, I have a Bachelor degree in ministry from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL and my Master of Divinity is from Duke Divinity School. Before moving to Florida, I served at Huntingdon College as the director of a summer youth academy for high school and college students discerning calls to ministry.
I am a provisional deacon in the Florida Conference and I'm also a spiritual director. Outside of work, you can find me at the beach, performing or directing in local theatre productions, or dealing with our anxious dog, Nora, during our many Florida thunderstorms.
Brett Robinson
Chief Operating Officer
OFFICE: 386-677-3581 EXT 308
EMAIL: brobinson@firstunited.org
I have had the pleasure of working at First United for 5+ years after a career in association management and have lived in Ormond Beach for 12 years. I am originally from Sarasota and attended Florida Southern College, where I met my wife Kristin. I love sports, all kinds of sports but especially enjoy watching baseball and coaching my son’s competitive team. In my spare time not spent at sporting events, I enjoy the outdoors, paddleboarding, the beach and running. I am especially proud of my 2 children Brody and Reece.