Care & Support

God’s design for His people—the church—is that we stand together with one another to provide hope and healing in all seasons of life. This is the heart of Care Ministries at PCC. If you currently are faced with circumstances that are challenging or unexpected, there are places at Pathway where you can receive the support you need.
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Anxiety Class

For the first time ever, PCC is offering a class specifically for those navigating anxiety—or those who are supporting loved ones. This 6-week class combines clinical insight and biblical truth to help you understand anxiety, manage symptoms, and find practical tools for peace. You’ll have space to reflect, connect, and grow in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24
6–7:30pm

 Registration for this class is full. Watch for upcoming classes!

Prayer

How can we pray for you? Click HERE to share your prayer request with us, or email care@pccfw.org. Please note: your request will be shared with our staff, elders, and prayer team unless you request it to be confidential.

Staff On Call

To speak with a pastor or a staff member, please call our office at 260.469.4444.
Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
In the event of a medical emergency, a death in the family, or other immediate crisis, the staff on call can be reached after hours when you call our office (260.469.4444) and leave a message.

Suicide, Crisis, & Mental Health Emergency Lifeline

CALL 988

If you or a loved one are experiencing a suicidal crisis or deep emotional distress, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now available by calling a simple three-digit number. Call 988 for thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other emotional distress.

Talk to a Pastor

Our Marriage and Parenting Pastor, Gordon Knapp, is available by appointment to speak with you regarding circumstances you are facing as an individual, within your marriage, or as a family.  Email Katie Brown at marriage_parenting@pccfw.org to schedule an appointment.

Counseling Referrals


If you’re not sure which counselor or treatment is right for you and you'd like help finding an individualized referral, we can help.

Fill out the form below or email our Care Team at care@pccfw.org if you have additional questions.

Support Groups

Find Hope and Healing in Community

Breast Cancer Community Group
Celebrate Recovery
DivorceCare
GriefShare
Infertility & Loss
Men's Trauma REBOOT
Women's Trauma REBOOT

Funerals

Our Care Team is here to offer support, comfort, and assistance when you are faced with loss. It is our privilege to walk beside you and assist you in making plans to honor, remember, and celebrate the life of your loved one. Pathway offers pastors who can help you plan your loved one’s memorial or funeral, and who can perform the service (either at Pathway or at another area location). To begin the process of planning a funeral or memorial service, contact our Care Team at care@pccfw.org, or call our office at 260.469.4444.

Food Pantry

For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…(Matthew 25:35a, NIV)

Pathway operates a year-round food pantry that provides food, cleaning supplies, and toiletry items to those in need. We serve PCC families and those within our community who are faced with unexpected or challenging circumstances. Your donations stock the PCC Food Pantry shelves, then travel to the tables of our friends and neighbors.

To Request Assistance

Fill out the food pantry request form below, call 260.469.4444, or pick up a form at our office location: 1206 E. Dupont Road.

To Donate to Pathway's Food Pantry

Drop off items at the food pantry on our church grounds (1010 Carroll Road) that is attached to the back of our maintenance barn (between the garden and the playground). There is an outdoor donation box available 24/7. Our team will take it from there! Alternatively, you can give a financial gift.

Interested in Serving with the Food Pantry?

If you like to meet the needs of others in a tangible way, are highly organized, and can be flexible with timing, this ministry is a great fit for you!Drop off items at the food pantry on our church grounds (1010 Carroll Road) that is attached to the back of our maintenance barn (between the garden and the playground). There is an outdoor donation box available 24/7. Our team will take it from there! Alternatively, you can give a financial gift.

Financial Assistance

We recognize that individuals can face unique and unforeseen circumstances that impact their financial position. If you are in financial need, email care@pccfw.org, or call 260.469.4444. Forms are also available at our office: 1206 E. Dupont Rd. Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825

NOTE: You must have attended Pathway for a minimum of six months to receive financial assistance.

Home Repairs

Pathway’s Helping Hands ministry serves people in our church who are not able to complete projects and maintenance in their homes. This includes those who are elderly, widowed, disabled, or single moms.

If you are in need of help around your house, please fill out the form below.
If you’re handy and you’d like to serve with our Helping Hands Ministry, please fill out the form below.

Sunday Prayer Gatherings

A Praying People, A Praying Church

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16b, NIV

“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20, NIV

Pathway offers a time of prayer before Sunday morning services. These gatherings open with a reflection on a verse or a short devotional thought. Most of the time we have an open format for praying, and prayer happens in groups. The topics for prayer will vary but will always include praying for Pathway, the weekend services, and PCC ministries. As we continue to cultivate a culture of prayer at Pathway, we invite you to pray with us at any of these Sunday morning gatherings!

MOST SUNDAYS
7:45-8:30AM
Every Sunday except the last Sunday of the month
In The Gathering (Pathway’s main level, at the back of the cafe lobby)

LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
10:15-11AM

In the Connection Room (Pathway’s main level, near the back of the cafe lobby, on the right)

Serve with Care Ministries

Interested in Serving with Care Ministries?

Click below to learn more!
Advisory and Referrals
If you have a professional skill and you’d like to use your abilities to serve the Church, this could be for you! PCC’s Care Team is in need of individuals who can serve in an advisory role to our Care Team or as a referral for those seeking assistance.

This could include, but is not limited to:
+ Lawyers
+ Counselors, Social Workers
+ Family Doctors/Physicians/Physician’s Assistants/Nurse
+ Practitioners
+ Accountants, Financial Advisors

Time Commitment: varies according to the need
Training: not necessary
Gifts & Talents: various professional skills and gifts of mercy
Ongoing Opportunities: no limit

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Card Team

Members of our Card Team serve the people of Pathway by crafting and sending thoughtful cards to those who find themselves in difficult life situations. If you enjoy crafting in your spare time, this could be the perfect role for you!

Time Commitment:
we ask our card team members to serve one month on, then take a month off
Training: this role requires no training — however, we do meet up once in a while to connect
Gifts & Talents: this is a perfect fit for someone who is high in compassion, has a heart for the hurting, and loves to express their creativity
Ongoing Opportunities: there is no limit — the more, the merrier

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Financial Mentor
Our financial assistance team of “empowering allies” aren’t just good at finances; they also have a deep understanding of the underlying causes of financial stress. They address these problems by empowering individuals to improve their lives by building on their existing gifts and abilities. These team members walk with people through financial crisis; they assist with budgeting, and provide support, encouragement, and accountability.

Time Commitment: varies according to the need
Training: as needed
Gifts & Talents: this role requires a people-person who is not given to judgmental attitudes, can be trusted with confidential matters, is high in mercy, and good with numbers
Ongoing Opportunities: there is no limit

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Funeral Team
The Funeral Team provides grieving families with comfort and care through tangible acts of service. These team members serve as greeters, help with set-up or clean-up of funeral displays, and/or help with set-up and clean-up of food that may be served before, during, or after the visitation and funeral.

Time Commitment: varies based on need
Training: on-the-job training
Gifts & Talents: this role is tailored for those who have a heart for the grieving, and are both dependable and flexible — those who are high in mercy are great in this role
Ongoing Opportunities: we want to engage as many as possible on this team — there's no limit

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Meals Team
PCC’s Meals Ministry exists to come around those who find themselves in difficult situations or who are recovering from a major life-event. Those who find joy in serving others through a home-cooked meal or a simple giftcard will find great satisfaction serving here!

Time Commitment: varies according to the need
Training: there is no training needed
Gifts & Talents: it's great for those who love to cook, and have a heart to care for those who are hurting
Ongoing Opportunities: there is no limit

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Prayer Team
Members of the Prayer Team have a passion for prayer. These individuals are Christ-followers who actively pray for the needs of people at Pathway, and they champion events and resources that lead us to be a praying church. Members of this team may focus on serving in a single area of prayer, or may feel called to more than one role within the prayer team. You can serve as part of the prayer team in any of the following ways:

Response Team
This team focuses on praying for the needs of those connected to the church. It involves praying for those in crisis, experiencing medical issues, or any other kind of urgent situation. This team also provides team members who are available to pray with others after the weekend services and during the online services. Anyone can submit a request for prayer to Pathway, and this team will pray diligently for those requests.

Intercession Team
This team’s focus is praying proactively for the church body, as well as the church’s ministries, leaders, and partnerships. This aligns with the church’s vision of reaching those here, near, and far. This team oversees pre-service prayer, prayer groups, prayer meetings, prayer partnerships, and prayer for missions. It also focuses on mobilizing those who are not able to be there in person to keep serving through prayer.

Training Team
This team’s purpose is to help people in the church integrate prayer practices into their lives and families. Prayer is for everyone, no matter where they are in their faith journeys. This team provides prayer resources to help people grow in their prayer life wherever they are spiritually. This team potentially will work with other departments on churchwide prayer initiatives, series, and integration with Life Groups and Next Steps.

Events Team
This team’s focus is planning and leading quality events that further the church’s vision of making Pathway a praying church. This team will lead several types of events throughout the year, including prayer breakfasts, prayer experiences, and prayer retreats. Some events will focus on training people how to pray, and others will focus on giving people opportunities to pray together.

Time Commitment: varies by role
Training: Care Team will meet with you prior to team involvement; this session will encompass any training needed
Gifts & Talents: mercy and compassion, strong active listening, commitment to prayer
Ongoing Opportunities: no limit!

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Support Group Facilitator
A support group leader is an individual who can easily facilitate and provide ownership over a particular ministry that’s close to heart. Your ability to connect with people, draw them out, and listen well are very important.

Time Commitment: this is fairly high commitment when the group is in season — weekly through the duration of that season
Training: we have a great on-boarding and training program to help our support group leaders grow in their walk with Christ, their abilities as leaders, and to provide a positive and healthy environment within our support groups
Gifts & Talents:
this is a great role for those who exhibit leadership abilities, are confident and enthusiastic, compassionate, good listeners, and have the mentality of a shepherd
Ongoing Opportunities: each group is different

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Visitation Team
The Visitation Team shares encouragement and care for those in nursing homes or who are homebound. They carry on simple conversations and are comfortable praying with those they visit. If you like to strike up conversations, make new acquaintances, and encourage others through prayer, this ministry is for you!

Time Commitment: we ask our team members to commit to 2-3 visits each month
Training: we provide ongoing training that will develop you as a servant leader, and foster a stronger relational connection with the team and those you visit
Gifts & Talents: this role is perfect for those who are high in compassion, have a willingness to pray with others, and have a way of speaking encouragement into them
Ongoing Opportunities: we want to engage as many as possible — there is no limit

Fill out an interest form HERE.
Almost all of our adult ministry environments are made possible by weekday KidCare. Paid and volunteer positions are available. Click below to learn more!
KidCare Team
While KidCity is our worship environment for kids during weekend services, KidCare is our childcare environment during the week and for special weekend events. KidCare makes it possible for many Pathway moms and dads to be part of Bible studies, support groups, classes, marriage environments, and more.

If you have a heart for kids and want to give parents some time to connect with others and grow in their faith, KidCare has employment and volunteer opportunities for you. The hours are flexible, and anyone age 16 or older may apply.
Questions? Email pcckidcare@pccfw.org.

Fill out an interest form HERE.

Care Leadership

Aaron Gerhardstein

Spiritual Care & Support Director

Gordon Knapp

Executive Director of Family & Care

Lara Welch

Congregational Care Director