Rev. Dr. Debbie San Pablo — lovingly known as Pastor Debbie — serves as Pastor of this great church, the United Methodist Church of Patchogue. She is an ordained Elder in the New York Annual Conference, where she also serves on the District Committee of Ordained Ministry.

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Pastor Debbie is known for her passion for authentic worship, sound biblical preaching, and a life committed to serving others. Rooted in a legacy of prayer, she ministers with a mission to lead people into transformative encounters with God.

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Pastor Debbie’s academic journey reflects both her intellect and her deep commitment to ministry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from York College of Pennsylvania, along with a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary. She has also contributed to theological education as an adjunct professor, teaching courses in Biblical Exegesis, Christian Ethics, Homiletics, and New Testament studies at both New York Theological Seminary’s Certificate Program and the Mason Kelly Washington White Religious Training Institute.

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Pastor Debbie is blessed to share life and ministry with her husband, Mr. John San Pablo. Together, they are the proud parents of a beautifully blended family of five children. She stands firmly on Philippians 1:6, trusting that “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.”

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A powerful and prophetic voice for this generation, Pastor Debbie brings a sound, Spirit-led word of hope — marked by vision, conviction, and the grace to make a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God.