Leadership staff
Rev. Robert Maulella
Rev. Robert Maulella
Rev. Robert Maulella
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rob was born in Brooklyn NY. One of 4 boys, Rob always felt a calling on his life. He attended Lutheran schools, where he heard the gospel. God revealed himself to him as a teenager after a Youth Group Meeting in 1983. His first career was as a science teacher in NY & Denver. Called to pastor, Rob attended Concordia S
Senior Pastor
Pastor Rob was born in Brooklyn NY. One of 4 boys, Rob always felt a calling on his life. He attended Lutheran schools, where he heard the gospel. God revealed himself to him as a teenager after a Youth Group Meeting in 1983. His first career was as a science teacher in NY & Denver. Called to pastor, Rob attended Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, MO and received his first call to preach in 1997. He and his wife, Linda have served in Miami, Atlanta and now Sebring. God has blessed them with a daughter, Gianna. Rob's hobbies are Gardening, Landscaping and playing Cello.
Linda Maulella
Rev. Robert Maulella
Rev. Robert Maulella
Music Director
Linda is a native New Yorker from Mt. Vernon. The oldest of three, Linda graduated from High School at 16. She attended Concordia, NY and graduated with a double major in Music and Education. She later received her Masters in Music Ed from Queens College, NY. Linda has taught music for much of her life and has over 30 years
Music Director
Linda is a native New Yorker from Mt. Vernon. The oldest of three, Linda graduated from High School at 16. She attended Concordia, NY and graduated with a double major in Music and Education. She later received her Masters in Music Ed from Queens College, NY. Linda has taught music for much of her life and has over 30 years experience in church music. She coordinates all the music as well as the audio/visuals and livestreaming for Sunday morning as well as leading the Worship Team. Linda enjoys cooking and playing with the Heartland Pops Community Band.
Emma Nicholson
Rev. Robert Maulella
Emma Nicholson
Church Office Manager
Emma was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 2023, she married her husband, and they relocated to Florida in February 2024. Grateful for the diverse experiences that have shaped her journey, Emma finds joy in spending quality time wit
Church Office Manager
Emma was born in Ethiopia and moved to the United States in 2006. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Bloomington, Minnesota. In 2023, she married her husband, and they relocated to Florida in February 2024. Grateful for the diverse experiences that have shaped her journey, Emma finds joy in spending quality time with others, photography, nature walks, drinking tea and creating in the kitchen through cooking and baking. She is eager to learn from others, serve wholeheartedly, and grow while contributing to Kingdom work.
Yvette Calderon
Yvette Calderon
Emma Nicholson
Preschool Director
Yvette was born and lived in Puerto Rico until age 9 when the family relocated to Jamestown, NY where she studied education. She has lived in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida. Yvette has 22 years' experience in early childhood education. She is married with 4 children (one adopted) and 3 beautiful grandchildren! S
Preschool Director
Yvette was born and lived in Puerto Rico until age 9 when the family relocated to Jamestown, NY where she studied education. She has lived in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Florida. Yvette has 22 years' experience in early childhood education. She is married with 4 children (one adopted) and 3 beautiful grandchildren! She has been with FCDC for 11 years. She loves animals, especially her two parrots, Koko and Kiwi.
Deanna Pearce
Yvette Calderon
Deanna Pearce
Thrift Store Manager
Deanna is originally from NY but lived in the Bahamas for many years. She has been running the Thrift Store--Faith's Closet since 2012. She has three grown daughters. Deanna also coordinates the Altar Guild.
Dave Shures
Yvette Calderon
Deanna Pearce
Food Pantry
"Born in Jamestown NY and moved to FL in 2005. Been a painter all my life, and really enjoy it. Attended my first church service April 16, 2017, joined Faith Lutheran in fall of 2018. Started out volunteering in the Food Pantry and been there ever since. I really enjoy working with Pastor Rob to continue the growth of our Food Ministry."
Marie Lucas
Lee Ann Laird
Lee Ann Laird
Finance Secretary
Marie was born in Kentucky and grew up in Ohio. Relocated to Florida in 1986 and then to Lake Placid in 2018. She has had varied employment experiences, but this by far has been the most challenging and rewarding. "I am grateful for Faith Lutheran and my 'church family' and am blessed to be able to help in areas I can."
Lee Ann Laird
Lee Ann Laird
Lee Ann Laird
Organist
Lee Ann hails from Ohio, where she taught Math for many years. She and her husband, Ron have lived in FL for over 30 years, enjoying the weather and showing off their Antique Cars. We share LeeAnn with another Lutheran Church so she is part time here.