Serve

There’s a place for you in the mission of First Presbyterian Church! Whether you’re passionate about prayer, eager to serve on a short-term team, interested in hosting mission partners, or ready to support global outreach in practical ways — we’d love to help you find your fit.


Ways to Get Involved:

  • Join a short-term mission team
  • Host a visiting missionary or family
  • Be part of the Prayer Team
  • Serve on the World Missions Committee
  • Support medical missions
  • Help with events or logistics

No matter your gifts or schedule, there’s a meaningful way for you to engage.

Ready to take the next step?
Contact us to learn more or let us know how you’d like to get involved!

  • First Friends

    Imagine going to a foreign country to study and prepare for a career not knowing anyone or how to navigate the culture. International students attending UTC long to connect with Americans and make friends. You can lovingly help a foreign student with practical needs and a positive adjustment to the American way of life. Special First Friend events are held periodically and will be posted at this website as details become available. 
    Contact:  Ashton Freeman

  • Prayer Team

    Led by Leslie Cory, our Prayer Team gathers every Wednesday from 4:30–5:30 PM, both in person and on Zoom. It’s a meaningful hour where we lift up our mission partners and weekly needs in prayer.

    Whether you come once or every week, you’re always welcome to join us!

  • Hospitality to our partners

    Our mission partners often visit and need a place to stay. Hosting a single, couple, or family is a great way to hear amazing stories, build friendships, and see how God is working around the world.

    Want to know when someone’s coming?
    Check our calendar for upcoming visits — or contact us to join our mailing list and get notified when missionaries need housing!

  • Short-Term Teams

    Go. Serve. Grow.
    Each year, First Presbyterian Church sends out short-term mission teams to serve alongside our global partners. These trips are life-changing opportunities to share God’s love, support ongoing ministry, and grow in faith through hands-on service.

    Interested in joining a team?
    We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’ve traveled before or this would be your first time, there’s a place for you.

    Contact us to learn more about upcoming trips and how you can get involved!

  • Medical Missions

    This dedicated team is working to expand global medical outreach by supporting ministries and churches that use healthcare as a way to share the gospel in their communities.

    The subcommittee’s goal is to grow First Presbyterian Church’s ability to send short-term medical teams—both locally and internationally—in response to specific requests for assistance.

    If you’re passionate about medicine and missions, this is a great way to make a meaningful impact!

  • World Missions Committee

    Do you have a heart for the nations and a passion for what God is doing around the world? The World Missions Committee (WMC) is a team of globally-minded individuals who help shape and support the missions vision at First Presbyterian Church.

    What We Do:

    • Cast vision for global missions within our church community
    • Support and strengthen the effectiveness of our mission efforts and partnerships
    • Organize and oversee various subcommittees focused on candidate selection, conference planning, and events

    If you’re interested in world events, love cross-cultural ministry, and want to help others engage in God’s global mission, we’d love to connect with you!

    Contact us to learn more about serving on the WMC.