Congregational Care provides quality, compassionate care for First Pres Covenant Partners and the Orlando community. We give Our Best by equipping Covenant Partners to care for one another with Christlikeness. Congregational Care at First Pres oversees Deacons, Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministries, hospital and sick visitations, dying with dignity, and care classes. Let us know how we can serve you.
We want to walk beside you through this season. As a source of HOPE, help, encouragement, and a resource for all things infertility, we invite you to lean into community for the love and understanding that can only come from others who have walked a similar journey. This is our time to deeply feel the tender love of our Father through the sweet embrace of Church Family.
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. We’re honored to journey through the grief process with you in a supportive community.
Wednesdays | EMC, Room 300 | 10:00am
DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 11-week, video-based series. All are welcomed at any time. This is an open group. Register to receive a workbook.
…RETURNING WINTER/SPRING 2026…
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Join us for a special service of healing and anointing prayer for anyone fighting illness or hardship. First Pres Pastors and Elders will be in Lee Fellowship Hall to anoint and pray over those who are hurting. Come as you are. Let us care for you through prayer to our Father, our great Physician and Healer.
OCTOBER 15, 2025 | LEE FELLOWSHIP HALL | 6:30-8:00PM
Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.
James 5:14-15
The holidays can be hard. We invite all who are hurting, mourning, burdened, or struggling to attend this service of lament and hope. Along with others in our Church Family who need a respite in the arms of Jesus amidst the frenzy of festivities and fa-la-la-la, we hope you’ll invite friends and join us in the tender care of our safe and sovereign King.
DECEMBER 10, 2025 | REFORMATION CAPEL | 6:30PM
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”
Revelation 21:3-5
Congregational Care is led by Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson. Dr. Paul has a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling and is passionate about raising the values of care and mental health in the local church. Dr. Paul has been married to his wife, Tara, for almost twenty years. They have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Isaac. In his spare time, you will find Dr. Paul reading Star Wars novels, watching Marvel movies, and semi-professionally studying quantum physics.
Lindsey Tannian begins her work as Director of Pastoral Care after faithfully serving as the department's Congregational Care Coordinator. Lindsey joined the First Pres staff after working for Young Life, most recently serving at Southwind as the Guest Group Communications Coordinator. Lindsey values the ability to walk with hurting people to help them experience the love of Christ. When she isn't on the clock you'll likely find her soaking up time in the sunshine, playing one of her favorite sports, or sharing laughs with the people she loves most!
