Individual, Marriage, and Family Counseling

For those seeking counsel, please reach out to Dan Hawkins, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor, at hawksview77@gmail.com to set up an initial counseling session.

Support Groups

First Baptist Powell offers various types of support group ministries, including DivorceCare, DivorceCare for Kids, Single & Parenting, and GriefShare. For more information about getting involved in one of these groups, please contact Dan or Janet Hawkins here.

August 11th-November 17th, 2025

Mondays | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Ministry House

It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare — a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. The biblically-based seminars feature a video, small group discussion, and a workbook. The workbook for GriefShare is $25.

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August 14th-November 13th, 2025

Thursdays | 6:30-8:30pm | Ministry House

Separation and Divorce can be the most painful and stressful experiences that one can face. It’s a confusing time when you feel isolated and have lots of questions about issues you’ve never faced before. DivorceCare is a biblical, Christ-centered divorce support group ministry that meets weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. Each session has three distinct elements: 1) 40-minute Video Seminar featuring top experts on divorce and recovery subjects, 2) Group Discussion, discussing the week’s video seminar and what is going on in the lives of group members, and 3) a Workbook to take video notes and complete short, daily homework exercises to encourage healing. Cost of the Workbook is $25.

For more information, please contact Janet Hawkins at 865-748-7828.

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Monday, November 24th

6:30pm-8:30pm | Ministry House

The holidays present unique challenges for people who are grieving. Surviving the Holidays provides support, understanding, and practical tools to navigate through those difficult emotions.

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Thursday, November 20th

6:30pm-8:30pm | Ministry House

After separation or divorce, your Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays won’t look the same as they used to. Traditions change. Some family members won’t be there. Social gatherings can feel stressful. But DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays can help!

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