Support Groups offer an ongoing ministry to those who are hurting from various issues of life. With a seminar/small group design, these studies target a specific area of need and are led by people who have been through what you have experienced and successfully rebuilt their lives. These groups are ongoing and can be joined at any time.
Celebrate Recovery is a safe, confidential place for you to explore issues and get help with life’s problems. It is a nationwide, Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program based on eight principles from the beatitudes.
The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to encourage fellowship and to celebrate God’s healing power in our lives as we work our way along the road to recovery. By working through the principles, we grow spiritually, and we are freed from our hurts, habits, and hang-ups. This freedom creates peace, joy, serenity, and a stronger personal relationship with God and others. No cost, no need to register, just join us!
Leaders: Staff
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Mondays (except for holidays)
Fee: None
Room: Hall One
Contact: jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
More: Open small groups (8:00-9:00 pm) - Women’s Addiction/Abuse, Women’s Co-dependency, Men’s Integrity, Men’s Addiction (surrounding rooms). CR 12 step groups also available.
L.I.F.E. Sisters in Recovery is an 18-month study for spouses of men who have been unfaithful in their marriage or are battling sexual impurity/addiction. This workbook-style study is a biblically-based, time-tested, effective tool in assisting spouses in recovering from their partner’s sexual betrayal, whether the spouse is repentant or not. Introducing a new way of looking at the participants’ own recovery and transformation, God uses what the enemy meant for destruction to bring new life and hope. Through participation in this group, one enters a safe support structure with other women on the same journey. Women only. Interested women should call or text Cathy Stone at 813-774-1531 prior to attendance for more information.
Leader: Cathy Stone
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Ongoing
Fee: $39.95 for Workbook
Room: Hall Two
Contact: Cathy Stone | 813-774-1531
Discover a healing and helping environment, no matter where you are on your cancer journey.
Leaders: Staff
Time: 2:00-3:30 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Mondays
Fee: None
Room: E109
Contact: jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and offers the opportunity to talk about personal grief experiences, to hear others dealing with similar problems, and to allow for healing to occur in a supportive group setting. Each session is “self-contained” so you do not have to attend in sequence and are welcome to join at any time. Pre-registration is not required.
Leaders: Char Miceli, Rohn Harmer
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Mondays & 10:00-11:30 am Thursdays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Starts every 13 weeks
Fee: $20 for Workbook
Room: E109
Unless you’ve been there, it’s hard to understand the hurt that comes from separation and divorce. Divorce Care groups are led by people who have been through divorce and successfully rebuilt their lives. You are welcome to attend the Divorce Care group at any time. Each session is “self-contained”, and you can continue through the next 13-week cycle to pick up the remaining sessions. Pre-registration is not required.
Leaders: Dianne and Sam Shrieves
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Mondays
Frequency: Weekly
Dates: Starts every 13 weeks
Fee: $20 for Workbook
Room: E110
Depression, anxiety, & bipolar are often misunderstood, isolating, crippling, & at times life-threatening. Whether this is all new to you/someone you know, or you have been on this difficult journey for years, come and be encouraged!
Leaders: Kevin and Sherri Armstrong
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Thursdays
Frequency: Bi-Monthly
Dates: 2nd and 4th Thursday (except for holidays)
Fee: None
Room: E111
Contact: jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
Caregiver Assistance Resources Encouragement
A Faith outreach to caregivers of those with Dementia.
The ministry connects caregivers with volunteers for support and encouragement.
Leader: Jim Nadar | jfnadar@live.com
Time: 1:00-3:00 pm Thursday
Frequency: Monthly
Dates: 2nd Thursday of each month
Fee: None
Room: Special Needs Suite
Contact: jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
Online Jobs Ministry
iWork is a Christ-centered support ministry dedicated to encouraging and supporting men and women while they are between jobs and going through turbulent times. iWork provides participants with spiritual guidance, encouragement, information, networking and job search skills training, including resume preparation and interview practice.
Download our guide to what the Bible says to you if you are in between jobs.
Leader: Jim Carow
Room: Online
Contact: jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
jstephenson@idlewild.org | 813-264-8779
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