Rev. Richard Phillips, FPC Care Ministry Coordinator, re-reads Jesus’ teaching that call us to love one another.

What Books Are On Your Nightstand?
FPC’s staff offers a glimpse into their lives as they share their favorite books of 2025 so far.

The Ethics of AI
Dr. Paul Suich, FPC Parish Counselor, discusses the ethics of AI within the spiritual setting.

Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane season
We are in the midst of the 2025 Hurricane season. Do you have a hurricane plan for you and your family? We have tips.

Lessons from Standing Where Paul Stood
FPC Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. John Fullerton, shares what he learned from a recent trip following the footsteps of Paul.

What Causes the Church to Grow
In a time when the Church in the West is in steep decline, FPC has witnessed unprecedented growth. Our full membership, our children’s programs, youth programs, our ministries to the special needs community, our college and young adult ministries, our outreach through missions like Pedal Power and Celebrate Recovery are all vibrant and thriving. It is an exciting time to be at FPC! What does it all mean, and what can we do next?

Telling the Corrie ten Boom Story
FPC member, Renee Hawk, presents a one-woman show telling the story of Corrie ten Boom.

Mentoring is about showing up
Mentoring doesn’t require special knowledge. It simply calls for your consistent presence in someone’s life. Josh Schweitzer, Director of Discipleship, shares insights on how to be an exceptional mentor.

Kincart Prayer Garden Tells the Bible Story in a Unique Way
Lakeland is blessed with an abundance of parks, lakes, and gardens. The Kincart Prayer Garden at First Presbyterian Church (FPC) is unique in that it offers visitors not only a serene place to sit for a moment but a walking tour of plants that might be found in Biblical times and locations. The garden was […]