Gene Hilburn is FBC's Minister of Family Life and Associate Pastor. There are two main avenues to accomplish the purpose and mission of this ministry. The first is making available appropriate, Christ-centered, professional counseling. The counselor is trained and maintains two professional licenses from the state of Texas. Individual counseling or marriage and family therapy is available for church members at no cost.
Marriage is held in high regard and much effort is given to help build and strengthen it.
Before a couple enters into a marriage they are strongly encouraged to go through Engagement Enrichment. They are given books and materials that will give them a good foundation to build a healthy marriage. For married couples, retreats and conferences are available to make good marriages better. In addition, the Family Life Ministry presents conferences, seminars and short courses on a variety of issues to meet the special needs of this body of believers. Just as in any war there are casualties.