First Methodist Church Vero Beach — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Jeremy Rebman (Senior Pastor)

Founded Unknown

Denomination Global Methodist Church (GMC)

Service Times 8:15, 9:45, and 11:00 AM Sundays

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.firstvero.church/

Pastor Credentials Senior Pastor; President of the Florida chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association; led church's GMC transition

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox per GMC Book of Doctrines

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Inerrancy per GMC

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Wesleyan Arminian

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

GMC traditional Methodist structure

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

GMC connectional polity

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Rebman is a recognized WCA leader; orthodox preaching profile

Strong

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Active GMC growth; among first Florida UMC congregations to leave

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

GMC alignment = orthodox sexual ethics post-2022

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

GMC; among the 107 Florida churches that announced departure post-GMC launch

Strong

Assessment

One of the most prominent Florida UMC-to-GMC disaffiliations. Senior Pastor Jeremy Rebman serves as President of the Florida chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association — the network that birthed the GMC — and led First Vero through its disaffiliation. Strong green-aligned conservative-orthodox witness on the Treasure Coast.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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