About Derek

The Rev. Derek Michael Larson, TSSF

Derek is an Episcopal priest and the Rector at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Plant City, FL. He is also a Franciscan tertiary in the Third Order, Society of St. Francis and has previously served as Associate Rector, Youth Minister, School Chaplain, and Seminarian across six dioceses.

Derek earned his Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies at Southeastern University where he studied theology, ministry, Scripture, and interfaith relations. He also earned a Master of Arts in Theology at Saint Leo University and a Master of Divinity with Concentration in Latinx Ministries from the Seminary of the Southwest.

Derek currently lives in Plant City, FL with his wife, LauraAnn, and their 9 year old and 2 year old sons.

The Larsons also happen to be vegetarian, which you can read about here.