Care & Support,

Pathways Christian Counseling Center

First Baptist Dallas offers biblically based Pastoral Counseling for individuals and families experiencing times of crisis. Sometimes individuals just need an ear to listen. Other times, you may need more in-depth assistance as you walk through a difficult season. Life happens. We are called to love one another and to walk together – even the extra mile – to see healing and restoration in the lives of others. The Psalmist writes, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit” (Ps 51:12).

At First Baptist Dallas, we seek to walk with our friends and family as you are restored to God in the completed work of Christ. Regardless of the prevailing issues that require attention, we desire to see clients whole and healed in Christ; to equip others in recognizing and addressing spiritual weaknesses; and to glorify God in the way we love one another as the body of Christ. God created us body, mind, and spirit. We believe that effective Pastoral Counseling can provide healing transformation for every individual – body, mind, and spirit.

For more information, please reach out to our Minister for Pastoral Counseling, Jeff Adams, via email jadams@firstdallas.org or call 214-969-2407. We are all in this together!

 

MEET OUR COUNSELORS: 

Jeff Adams | Minister for Pastoral Counseling

Jeff Adams has a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and he is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry degree. (Projected completion spring 2026.) He has counseled many individuals and families over the past 20 years in a variety of areas including careers, finance, pre-marital, marriage, family, grief, loss, post-abortion recovery/restoration, same-sex attraction, and mid-life crisis. Jeff has served on the boards of the Pregnancy Help Center of West Houston and New Heart of Texas Ministries. Since 2012, he has served over two dozen weekends as a pastor or counselor for Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats through New Heart of Texas. Jeff is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
Jeff and his wife are empty nesters with two grown children and one grandson. They care for their aging parents. Sheri is a licensed dyslexia therapist and a retired early education specialist. They enjoy hosting the MetroSouth Community Group for First Baptist Dallas and serving in a variety of roles around campus. Besides hospitality, their hobbies are reading good books, cooking new recipes, and taking mission trips or educational tours of Christian sites including Trinidad, Romania, Nepal, Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Egypt (spring 2026).
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35, English Standard Version).