Isle of Faith United Methodist Church
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.

Bear One Another's Burdens...

In Galatians 6, Paul tells us to "carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Here at Isle of Faith, our Stephen Ministers have been trained and organized to do just that. They provide one-to-one care, prayer, and support to those who are going through a difficult time. Read on for more information about Stephen Ministry at Isle of Faith and who you can contact to receive such care.

"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Jesus Christ our Lord." -- Romans:8:38-39

A Stephen Minister Can Help... 

Is Stephen Ministry Right for You? Click here to read more about who can be helped through Stephen Ministry.

Testimonials: Click here to read what people are saying about Stephen Ministry

How To Receive the Care of 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

Our Stephen Ministers Click here for a list of Isle of Faith's Stephen Ministers

 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.

To find a Stephen Minister in YOUR area, contact Stephen Ministry headquarters in St. Louis at 314-428-2600.

Isle of Faith United Methodist Church is a lively, family friendly church located on the Intracoastal Waterway in the San Pablo area of Jacksonville, Florida. A talented praise team leads spirit filled worship services. The pastor, who is passionate about the Word of God, preaches inspiring Bible-based messages. The family of faith who cares for each other, also cares about each person who comes to Experience God, Grow in Christ and Share God's Grace. Isle of Faith... a church that is different on purpose!

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