A Knot Above Ministries

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A Knot Above Ministries
Lower Fairfield County, Connecticut • +1 (203) 428-8677

About
A Knot Above Ministries is a Christ-centered soul care and chaplaincy ministry serving Lower Fairfield County. Founded by a career Fire Lieutenant with 28 years of frontline service, we offer compassionate, confidential support rooted in faith, lived experience, and professional training.

Founder
As a first responder and Fire Lieutenant, I’ve spent nearly three decades serving my community and mentoring the next generation. I am a certified EMS Instructor, Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and Peer Support Specialist. For over 10 years, I’ve been a trusted confidant for people facing work, family, and personal crises. My own journey—overcoming childhood abuse and surviving cancer—shapes a ministry built on empathy, resilience, and hope. With God’s guidance, as a Credentialed Minister and Licensed Chaplain. I’m called to expand this service through prayer, pastoral care, and chaplaincy.

Mission
To provide A Free 100% Volunteer, Christ-centered care that brings stability, unity, and healing tying stronger knots of faith, family, and community. Services
• Prayer and Soul Care: One-on-one prayer, spiritual encouragement, and crisis support (in person or web-based).
• Chaplaincy: Fire/EMS chaplaincy; critical incident support; conflict navigation; grief and loss care.
• Officiant Services: Weddings, baptisms/dedications, memorials, and blessings.
• Family Wellness & Education: Private classes on first aid, wellness, stress management, and preparing for parenthood.
• Training & Mentorship: EMS education, mental health first aid instruction, and professional development for new responders.
• Community Ministry: Christian services and visitation for nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. Approach
• Faith-led, compassionate, and confidential
• Trauma-informed and practical
• Collaborative with local agencies and families Growing in Service
I am actively continuing my spiritual formation and training as a Christian leader to better serve our community. Youtube link is active, posts and podcasts to come…

Contact
A Knot Above Ministries
Lower Fairfield County, CT
Phone: (203) 428-8677
chaplain@aknotaboveministries.com
http://www.youtube.com/@aknotaboveministries

Eminent Faith Ministries

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Getting to know me
I am Chantal I.K. Ryder. I have three children of whom two are still living at home. My oldest son, Moses Ryder, is currently serving in the United States Marine Corps as a combat engineer. I am an alumna of the Christian Leaders Alliance and of the Flaming Wings & Swords Academy. I have actively served the Lord since 2014, overseas at first, now, in the US, since 2022. I have offered counseling and have established online ministries serving the bereaved (Grieving Mom-Facebook), and serving people in distressed situations (Eminent Faith Ministries-Facebook and Pastor Chantal Ryder-Tiktok). My ministries have reached over 4.4k people online. I also have written blogs, published articles and a devotional to spread hope (Pr.Chantal I.K. Ryder, Dr.Div.-The Eminent Hope Devotional, Amazon). I’m currently offering pastoral care counseling and life coaching, being specialized in, but not limited to: overcoming trauma, grief and abuse, family counseling, post-divorce counseling, suicide prevention, parent coaching for children of all abilities, and resilience coaching.

My Coming to Christ and Calling to Ministry
In my early childhood years I would attend church regularly, but it wasn’t after a near death experience in recent years that completely changed my walk with Jesus. It was as if I bathed in hope, love and light and ever since I made it my mission to help others and experience God’s goodness as well. I made it my mission to bring hope and healing to everyone, no matter their walk of life.

My most favorite scripture verse this year is: Isaiah Isaiah 50:7
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed.

My calling to this Soul Center
My calling to this soul center is inspired by the Christian Leaders Institute. I want to make disciples for Jesus, healing the sick, restoring the broken hearted, and planting seeds of love and hope. God has equipped me with empathy and hospitality. The Christian Leaders Alliance has equipped me with the necessary tools to minister at this fellowship soul center.

Who I Serve
As a volunteer minister, I minister to my community. I’m interested in serving Christians from all walks of life, restoring hope, and making disciples.

My Ministry
I enjoy restoring hope to people who feel lost and distressed. I offer pastoral care counseling & life coaching to everyone who experienced domestic abuse, other forms of abuse and trauma, and to everyone facing depression and other challenges. I enjoy getting together with a small group of people studying scripture and exploring scripture in the context mentioned above.

Souls Involved: over 4.4k
My online ministry has reached over 4.4k souls and my in person fellowship has reached about 7 people, growing continually. 

Faith Beyond Walls Ministries

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Joe Doering, Deacon Minister – Christian Leaders Alliance.
Youth and Lay Minister-Hartford Archdiocese. Spiritual Care Team, East Granby Congregational Church. Bringing the church to where people are.

Joe Doering and the Faith Beyond Walls Ministries share God’s love through prayer, spiritual care, and community outreach — reaching those in care facilities, neighborhoods, and homes who may feel forgotten or disconnected.

Our mission is to bring comfort, compassion, and spiritual support to all — reminding each person that faith isn’t confined to four walls, and God’s presence meets us wherever we are.

What is offered.

✨ Virtual Pastoral Care – Short visits online to provide encouragement, prayer, and companionship.

✨ Inspirational Messages & Reflections – Uplifting words to strengthen faith and provide hope.

✨ Spiritual Woodworking Gifts – Handmade items created with love, including pens, signs, and keepsakes.

✨ The Little Book of Life Lessons – Online access to a collection of reflections, and inspiration.

✨ The Sacraments – Offered with reverence and care for those seeking God’s presence in their lives.