ABOUT US
Our Leadership Team
We know that picking a church home isn’t always an easy decision. We invite you to spend a moment browsing our website to get a glimpse of who we are and our ministry at home and abroad. We invite you to visit us in worship on Sunday morning or contact us for any pastoral needs.

Rev. Cathe Evins, Senior Pastor
Rev. Cathe Evins was appointed to serve beginning in July 2017. Cathe was ordained an Elder in the Southwest TX Conference of the UMC in 2003 and has previously served Cedar Creek UMC and FUMC McAllen. She holds a Master of Divinity degree from Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, TX., a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UT Pan American, McAllen, TX., and an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice from Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY. She is married to Rev. Jerry Evins, who is appointed to FUMC Schulenburg, TX. They have 3 grown children and two Standard Poodles. Cathe and Jerry enjoy music (especially Classic Rock) and being in Colorado with their Poodles, as well as keeping fit with gym workouts.
Rev. Ray Perales, Senior Associate Pastor
Pastor Ray has served First UMC of Seguin since July 2019, having previously served congregations in Stockdale and Donna alongside his wife, Faly, who works as a case worker for the State of Texas. They have five adult children (Carlos, Elisa, Briana, Tori, and Miguel) and three grandchildren (Callie, Luna, and Cash). Their youngest, Miguel, attends Texas A&M at College Station, and the four older children have completed their education. In addition, Ray and Faly have four dogs, Parker, Rustle, Rio, and Clover, whom you may see from time to time at the church office working as an honorary staff member. Aside from ministry, Pastor Ray enjoys woodworking, gaming, reading, martial arts, and most of all, time with his family.
Rev. Melissa Lind, Associate Pastor
Keith J. Robinson, Director of Music, Choir Director
Scott Wilkinson, Seasons Music Director
Courtney Weiding, Weekday School Director
Veronica Miller, Children’s Ministry Team Lead
Ms. Veronica began working for FUMC Seguin in the summer of 2018 through the Weekday school, as the Asst. Director. She held that position until transitioning to the role of Children’s Ministry Director in 2020. Ms. Veronica has trained and studied a variety of children’s developmental and teacher education classes. She is safe gathering certified and holds a non-expiring Directors license from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child-Care Licensing Division.
With a Doctorate of Theology from Good Shepherd Bible College, Ms. Veronica enjoys working, teaching and reading Bible stories to the children of FUMC Seguin.
Melissa DePalermo, Office Manager
Bonnie Dixon, Financial Administrator
Bonnie works for the church since 2006. Currently Bonnie is the Church Treasurer, and is
responsible for managing the finances of FUMC.
Bonnie is a long time resident of Seguin (since the mid 1970’s). She has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from TLU and a Master’s in Business Management from the University of the Incarnate Word.
Bonnie is an avid walker. Her hobbies include watching Chinese Drama TV, crossword puzzles and singing at the FUMC Chancel Choir. Also, volunteering at the Children’s Advocacy Center, a Care Team volunteer for the FUMC Care Team.