Its size had become a dilemma for the congregation
as building maintenance overshadowed ministry.
Large spaces throughout the church were unused and
underutilized while others were only used one day a
week. The church considered the possibility of moving
several times, recognizing that it could not maintain the
building without new uses and partners.
“Pride or fear could have made the
whole thing fall apart. People here
were patient with the process”
Otis Thornton, Homelessness Program Director
for the City of Fort Worth, about the process
of creating the Community Eye Clinic of Fort
Worth.
The strong relationship between First Christian Church
and Partners for Sacred Places began with the opening
of the