“ I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way-in all your speaking and in all your knowledge-” (1 Corinthians 1:4-5) (Read by Max McLean. Provided by The Listener's Audio Bible.)
The VPK program is FREE for eligible children, regardless of family income.
Your child must be 4 years old by September 1st of the school year they begin.
You will be required to obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition of Duval county. Call 208-2044 or visit the website at www.elcofduval.orgfor additional information.
Application can now be downloaded in resources on the homepage.
Ministry Overview
Pastoral Counseling Service
at Fort Caroline Baptist Church
Appointments
Counseling is available by appointment only and can be scheduled at a mutually convenient time by calling or stopping by the church office. For strictest confidence, appointments can be made by calling the counselor directly at his office number.
Welcome to the Pastoral Counseling Service at Fort Caroline Baptist Church
The Pastoral Counseling Service was established to assist individuals, couples, families, and groups in dealing with difficult life experiences.
Each of us will occasionally have concerns that bring about questions or conflicts. Some of these may cause us emotional stress or make it difficult to function as effectively as one would like.
Christian Counseling is unique in that it uses not only psychological understanding, but spiritual resources to bring healing and growth to those who are experiencing difficulties with living, working, or relating.
"...health is more than the absence of distress and involves a delicate balance of physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual elements."
Typical reasons to seek counseling include, but are not limited to:
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Personal life problems such as depression, anxiety, doubt, frustration, a lack of fulfillment, or a sense of failure
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Marital discord
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Family & parenting difficulties
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Emotional or spiritual problems related to physical illness
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Dilemmas of growing up, parenting, or aging
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Unresolved inner conflicts from the past
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Stress related to job, vocation, or unemployment
Individual, Couples & Family Counseling
Sessions are typically held weekly and last 50 minutes to an hour. If you are having personal problems or difficulty in relating as a couple or family you may benefit from counseling.
Group Counseling
Group programs can help you improve understanding of self and increase your effectiveness in relating to others. Specific groups are scheduled as needed and are limited to 7-12 participants.
Confidentiality
Counseling is a confidential process. Information you share in counseling will not be disclosed outside of the counseling office without your written permission (except when a failure to disclose information could result in physical harm to you or others).
Meet the Counselor
Reverend Carl Kyle, D. Min. is an ordained Southern Baptist minister. He has been in ministry for over 27 years and is presently Manager of the Spiritual Care Department at Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. In addition to this ministry, he is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with the State of Florida (#MH-6378).
The purpose of the Fort Caroline Baptist Academy is to minister to preschoolers, children and their families. We desire to help all children regardless of family, religion or ethnic background to know God's love. Our intent is to provide a place where young children can learn and grow in developmentally appropriate ways. Our staff will provide a loving and safe evnvironment in which your child can develop spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally.
Applications can now be downloaded from resources on the homepage.
Open House for Preschool is August 18, 2008
First Day of school is August 19, 2008
The Preschool program offers:
low Teacher - student ratio
part-time program
hands on learning experience
secure building
music class
We use the WEE Learn and the Links to Literacy curriculum.
Fort Caroline is an Acts 1:8 Church and is actively involved in our community and around the globe in carrying out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. We are involved in missions "giving" through the North American Mission Board, through the International Mission Board, through the Cooperative Program, through our State Convention, and Local Association. In the 2006 church year Fort Caroline members gave $164,226.00 to missions.
We are also invovled in missions "going" by supporting a new Church-start in Brazil. For two years Fort Caroline Church members have traveled to Brazil to expand the Kingdom of God through partnering with the Igreja Batista Communitaria of Cuiaba. We have committed ourselves as a congregation to financially and personally support this work. Join with us as we reach this world for Christ, one person at a time.
Adult Choir and Orchestra
Worship Ministry
Come back to the heart of Worship!
We invite you to join the Worship Ministry of Fort Caroline Baptist Church.
We offer:
A passionate Celebration choir, an exciting Orchestra and Praise Band. We also incorporate Vocal Teams and Ensembles auditioned from the Celebration Choir.
We have committted Audio and Media Teams and a Drama and Creative Arts Ministry.
All of these ministries are designed with the goal of leading God’s people in purposeful, powerful praise. We exist so that He may be glorified. Make it all about HIM.
If you would like more information about getting involved in the Worship Ministry at Fort Caroline Baptist Church, contact the Minister of Music.
