Leadership

Pastor Georges Job Fleurimond lives by the motto, “We must ASPIRE to INSPIRE before we EXPIRE!”  He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and raised in Florida. As the proud product of Christian education, Pastor Fleurimond attended Miami Union Academy, Oakwood University, and Andrews University. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate of Ministry with an emphasis on Strategic Leadership for the Black Congregation. 
Georges contends that his greatest accomplishment was marrying the love of his life, Sonja MIchelle Allison Artis of Brooklyn, New York on December 2, 2012. Sonja is a gifted and glamorous woman of God who also graduated from Oakwood University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a Master’s in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida. Together, they have been blessed with two energetic, handsome boys– Louis Georges and Lucas Grey.

Elder Uriah Millen is the youngest child born to Oscar and Claire Millen in the tiny village of Browns Town in St. Ann, Jamaica. Growing up in a Christian home propelled Uriah to commit his life to the Lord at the age of 9. He continued his commitment to service in the church throughout his life and is currently the co-head elder at First University. 
 
Professionally, Uriah began a career in banking while attending evening classes at the University of West Indies, Jamaica. Once he migrated to the United States, Uriah completed his degree in Business Administration and pivoted into a nursing career as a critical care nurse. Currently, Uriah is pursuing his advanced practice degree. He believes psychiatry and mental health is a calling and desires to impact minority youth struggling with mental illness and substance use. 
 
Uriah considers his family to be God’s best gift to him. He has been married to the former Paula Ann Jackson since 1997, and they are the proud parents of two boys– Benjamin and Jacob.
 

Elder Ovett O. Wilson was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica and, from the age of 10, raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. After high school, Mr. Wilson attended The University of South Florida where he not only met his beautiful wife, Adrianne, but he also excelled in Language Arts and earned his Bachelor’s in Education, and eventually, a master’s in Educational Leadership, as well as an ED.S in Educational Leadership.
 
Mr. Wilson began his career in the inner-city schools of Tampa earning accolades of Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year and the Ida S. Baker Teacher award. He also developed a passion to train teachers before his first assistant principal appointment in 2006. Throughout his career, Mr. Wilson stepped into critical leadership roles and is currently the proud principal of Pizzo K-8. 
 
Mr. Wilson’s greatest desire above all is to teach about the amazing love of God and to love his family. Adrianne and Ovett have been married since 2007 and have two incredible sons– Jadon and Josiah.

Chedeline Dorelus serves as the Administrative Assistant and Head Clerk, supporting the church’s administrative operations through maintaining membership records and transfers, managing church correspondence and documentation, preparing reports and official church records, and recording minutes for board and business meetings. She also provides administrative support to the Pastor and church leadership, working alongside a dedicated and lovely clerk team to help ensure the effective coordination of church business.
Chedeline holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, with a minor in Africana Studies, and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Maternal and Child Health.
Beyond her administrative responsibilities, Chedeline also serves on the church’s Praise Team, sharing her love for worship through music. She is happily married to her wonderful husband, Imph Dorelus, who serves as the church’s Facilities Coordinator.
Her favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31, which offers a powerful reminder of the assurance we have in God: “If God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (NLT).

Dayna has a heart for God, a love for people, and a passion for serving others. She has a natural gift for connecting with people, recognizing their gifts and interests, and helping them find meaningful opportunities to connect and serve. Throughout her years at First University, she has served as Head Usher, participated in Pathfinders, and led the Children's Ministry team for approximately 14 years. Placement Ministry represents a natural next step in her journey of service.
Having experienced what it feels like to attend church without meaningful connections, Dayna understands the importance of making people feel welcomed and included. Her vision is to help individuals move beyond simply attending church to becoming connected, engaged members who discover and use their spiritual gifts in ministry.
Dayna is happily married is the proud mother of two college-aged daughters. A graduate of Andrews University, she holds a BS in Nutrition and an MBA in General Studies. She currently works as a Registered Nurse.
Her Invitation to You
If you're not sure where you fit in or how you can get involved, find me or another member of the Placement Ministry Team. We'll help you discover where you can connect, serve, and thrive.