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Isle of Faith UMC
1821 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, FL 32224
904-221-1700

 

Stephen Ministry is for people who want someone to care, to listen, to share God's love during or throughout confusing, stressful, or lonely times.

 

How to receive care from a Stephen Minister

 

Stephen Ministry helps meet the needs of individuals who are hospitalized, terminally ill, bereaved, in a job crisis, new members of the church, disabled, homebound, lonely, in a spiritual crisis, looking for a caring, Christian friend.

  • Is life more than you can handle alone right now?
  • Are your health, your attitudes, or your relationships suffering?
  • Are you adjusting to a new job, change in marital status, a serious illness, the death of a loved one, a recent move?
  • Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?

Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God's love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing.  Our Stephen Ministers are caring church members who offer one-to-one caring relationships for those who need.

A Stephen Minister is...

  • A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
  • A caring Christian friend who really listens
  • A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care

A Stephen Minister is not...

  • A counselor or therapist
  • A problem-solver
  • A casual visitor

For more information about requesting Stephen Ministry at IOFUMC, contact the church office at 904-221-1700 or by email here and include in the subject line "Request for a Stephen Minister."  Please, do not include any confidential information in your email.