First Church of Fort Worth

About Us

Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience!

FIRST CHURCH is a multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-generational and multi-location congregation. We want you to experience great music, insightful messages, friendly people and an enjoyable atmosphere that are always a part of First Church. What you discover on Sundays and Wednesdays will help you know how to think about life, how to deal with daily challenges, and get connected with a real and loving God.

We are delighted to offer our ministries to you and your family. We believe that the friendly people at FIRST CHURCH will be helpful to meet your needs. Our greatest desire is to introduce you to Jesus Christ and to serve the spiritual needs of you and your family. Christ has made a difference in our lives and we would love to share Him with you!

Vibe: Old-school, Spirit-filled, Friendly, Multigenerational, Young families, Lots of kids

Programs: Faith and Work, Young Adults, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Adult Education, Children's Ministry

Music: Gospel Choir, Contemporary

Denomination: United Pentecostal Church International

Size: Large

Language: English

Founded: 2000

Contact Information

Phone

(817) 386-9200

Website

http://www.fcofw.org

Social

Our Services

Service Times

Sunday

10:00am: Sunday School (ALL Ages)
10:45am: Worship Service

Wednesday

07:00pm: Pre-Service Family Prayer
07:30pm: Family Bible Study

Friday

06:00pm: One-Up Youth Group (as announced; see calendar)

What to Expect

What are services like?
Church should be an enjoyable experience, so our services are energetic and upbeat. We've designed our services with music that's inspiring and meaningful, messages that speak true-to-life, and an environment that is comfortable. As a matter of fact, this may not be what you would expect when you enter an Apostolic church on Sunday; our goal here at First Church is to help you feel at home.

What if I'm not a Christian?
You may be looking to find a place to develop life-long friendships and relationships; or for a relevant message addressing concerns in your life; or maybe you are looking for a church that has ministries for everyone in your family. Whatever you are looking for, we believe we can be an encouragement to you and your entire family no matter where you are in life's journey. We want to let you know what you can expect when you join us.

Leadership

Donovan Burkett

In October of 1999, Donovan Burkett received the call from God to leave his home of Houston and move to Fort Worth with his wife and daughter to build a church. First Church of Fort Worth held its first service on a Sunday in July in a “small white church” in Benbrook, TX with a total of 7 people in attendance. Within a year the “small white church” was filled to capacity with 50 members. Lead Pastor Burkett anticipated the need for a larger space to hold the vision that God had given him for First Church and began to pray. A desire was born of God in Lead Pastor Burkett’s heart to establish ‘Preaching Points’ throughout Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs. First Church operates with a 5-fold ministry and each of our ‘Preaching Points and Connect Points’ is a direct result of this proper aligning of ministry.