Caring

Pastoral Care

Attending to the pastoral needs of the congregation is a priority for the ministers at First Church. Hospital visits are made each weekday, and it is our hope that members of the congregation will call the church when they or another member of the congregation is admitted to the hospital. Pastoral counseling is also available for those who would like to meet with a minister to discuss faith questions or personal concerns. Click here for a list of phone extensions and e-mail addresses for our clergy staff.

Stephen Ministry Click link to view brochure.

Stephen Ministers are lay members who are trained in pastoral ministry. A Stephen Minister can help you through a difficult time or crisis in your life. A Stephen Minister promises to be a friend, to help you through a difficult time, not to lecture or preach, not to judge, and to maintain strict confidentiality. If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, contact the church office at 817.282.7384.

Caring Friends

Caring Friends is an important visitation ministry of our church to members who can no longer attend church. Some members live at home but no longer drive, while others are in retirement, assisted living, or nursing facilities. Phone calls and greeting cards are also vital tools of this ministry.

Professional Counseling

Counseling is available at First Church on Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kurt Neubauer, Licensed Professional Counselor, is experienced in individual, group, marriage, and family counseling. Therapy is available on a sliding scale, as well as through many insurance plans. Contact Kurt at 817.282.7384, ext. 41. 

  Click on Kurt's book to access his website.

Prayer Chain

If you would like to participate in our church’s prayer chain, or if you are in need of prayer, please contact the church office at 817.282.7384.

Support Group for Family and Friends of Gays and Lesbians

Realizing that no two people will hear or feel the same about the disclosure of a loved one’s homosexuality, First Church offers a support group for families facing this issue. The purpose of this group is to provide a safe place within the faith community where people can confront the issues facing family members and friends of gays and lesbians. Contact Jerry Longwell 817.424.0298.

Grief Support Workshop

There is a grief support workshop offered periodically for those who grieve or have suffered loss of some kind. Look for information in the bulletin or newspaper.

Parish Nursing

Parish Nursing, also known as Faith Community or Congregational Nursing, seeks to intentionally integrate the practice of faith with the practice of nursing.  Nurses who volunteer their time for this ministry do not practice medicine on site, but help to plan and carry out educational and preventive activities.