
A Christian Pastoral Care and Compassionate Support Initiative of Global Emancipation Ministries (GLOEM)
...when you need a hand to hold
Our services are rendered free of charge in Jesus' Name.
To request assistance, email info@gloem.org with “HELP” in the subject line. We will contact you regarding your request.

Our mission is to demonstrate the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing a safe, caring and supportive environment where people facing life’s challenges can be heard, encouraged and supported through compassionate listening, prayer, biblical encouragement, spiritual guidance and practical Christian service.
Depending on an individual's circumstances and needs, New Zion Helping Hands may provide:
Participation in prayer, biblical discussion or other specifically Christian elements of our support is voluntary and based on the individual's willingness to receive them.
You do not have to become a member of GLOEM, make a donation or pay a fee to receive assistance.

New Zion Helping Hands is open to members of the public who may benefit from compassionate Christian support.
This may include seniors and others experiencing loneliness or social isolation; individuals going through grief or discouragement; people facing relational, family or personal challenges; and anyone going through a difficult season who may benefit from a compassionate listening ear, Christian encouragement or spiritual support.
Each request is considered individually so that we can determine whether the assistance requested falls within the scope of New Zion Helping Hands.
Ifeoluwa (Ife) Adefarakan is the Program Coordinator of New Zion Helping Hands. She holds a Master of Counselling Psychology from City University of Seattle and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
She is also a Certified Life Coach, with certification obtained through the International Association of Professions Career College (IAP Career College). Her education, professional training and experience equip her with skills in compassionate listening, interpersonal support, appropriate boundaries and referral when coordinating the activities of New Zion Helping Hands.
Ifeoluwa brings together counselling-informed knowledge, life-coaching training, compassionate listening and a commitment to Christian service in her leadership of the initiative.
Grounded in her Christian faith and passion for helping others, she coordinates New Zion Helping Hands on behalf of Global Emancipation Ministries (GLOEM), helping ensure that individuals are treated with compassion, dignity and respect while receiving Christian pastoral care, spiritual encouragement and compassionate support.
Over the years, individuals in Canada and other countries have received encouragement, spiritual support, compassionate listening and guidance through Ifeoluwa's ministry and support.
The following testimonials reflect the personal experiences of individuals who have received such support.
"Ify has been counseling our family during a very difficult time. Her counsel is first and foremost in-line with God's Word. Committed in praying for us and making herself available for us, we feel valued and heard. Ify not only listens but she HEARS you.
Her knowledge and wisdom, as she remains in His Word, is valuable, welcomed and most definitely needed!
Genuinely Compassionate, exuding integrity, trusted, with confidence, I will continue to call on Ify and support her ministry."
"Ifeoluwa is amazing, she is naturally gifted, patient and empathetic. Listens to you, never imposes her ideas or solutions, helps you process your thoughts and clearly examines seeming challenges. You leave feeling better and very much at peace! I 100% recommend her."
"Ifeoluwa has been an instrumental part of my mental wellbeing. Sessions with her were always engaging, sometimes revealing personal emotional outcomes that serve to further challenge positive thinking and individuality. Her great listening with compassion and wisdom can not be overemphasized."
"I am so blessed to have interactions with Ifeoluwa. She has this beautiful, uncommon attitude and approach to issues of life. On many occasions when I am down, I always look forward to speaking with her; in turn she listens with rapt attention the whole time and I am bound to receive answers that suit my soul and calm my nerve. In fact, I gave her the name *MY ANGEL*"
"Ifeoluwa is a woman with a good heart, caring and a shoulder to lean on.
I remember going to her for counseling at different times during my undergraduate days in the university. She has a way of calming your nerves no matter how big you feel the challenges are. She listens well and allows you to pour out your mind before working together with you to get to a cooler calm or offering any form of advice at all. She really helped me at getting better in my relationship with people. A very reliable Individual!!"
"I was going through a difficult time, and I was at a crossroad; that time nothing was more difficult than deciding on a particular matter because I knew that any decision I made, would either make or mar me. My head was full, I needed someone to talk to and Ifeoluwa came to mind, because with her I can always be myself.
We spoke about my issues, and I was able to open up without the feeling of being judged and my needs were put first. Speaking with her provided me with peace of mind that I needed at that moment; clarity and a new perspective on the issue that was troubling me."
"I have known Ife for more than 15 years. We were both friends in university and remain as friends even after. She is always ready to listen and help. With her good communication skills, she has counselled and resolved lot of issues especially for me. Her conflict resolution skills have helped many other people as well, that I know."
Ifeoluwa has always provided spiritual guidance/counseling for me. Before we met, I struggled with low self-esteem and hurts due to issues in my marriage and other areas of my life. I got to a point where I wanted to leave my marriage, but I am grateful Ife was there for me.
Through our many sessions, I learned to channel my energy toward more positive things, gained greater clarity about my purpose, and experienced emotional growth. I became more hopeful about life, especially in my relationships, and learned to turn my difficult experiences into opportunities to learn and grow.
After each session with her, I always feel light burdened and happy. My marriage is a work in progress, and I am grateful for growth.
"Meeting with Ifeoluwa was divine, I needed a friend to talk to and I found that in her. She recognized that and swung into action by impacting my life in all beautiful ways. Humble and caring, she thought me a lot of things, from how to be friendly and make friends, to cooking and having a constant fellowship with God. She taught me how to forgive and she will never withhold the truth from you. During this time, I also met my fiancé, now husband and I still have her to talk to when needed. I love If’s consistency over the years and her numerous wonderful quotes. I love you and thank you once again."
Please reach us at info@gloem.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Email info@gloem.org with “HELP” in the subject line.
We will contact you to learn more about the assistance you are seeking and determine whether your request falls within the scope of New Zion Helping Hands.
We provide companionship and compassionate conversation to seniors experiencing loneliness or social isolation.
We do not replace caregivers, healthcare providers or other professional services. Our role is to provide a caring presence through conversation, encouragement and, where desired, Christian spiritual support and prayer.
No.
New Zion Helping Hands may support adults, young adults, families and other members of the public experiencing loneliness, discouragement, grief, relational or personal challenges or difficult seasons of life.
The assistance provided depends upon the individual's circumstances and whether the request falls within the scope of the initiative.
No.
New Zion Helping Hands is a Christian initiative of Global Emancipation Ministries, and our Christian faith motivates the work we do. However, assistance is available to members of the public without requiring them to become members of GLOEM.
Prayer, biblical discussion and other specifically Christian elements of our support are offered according to the individual's willingness to receive them.
Nothing.
New Zion Helping Hands provides its services free of charge in Jesus' Name.
There is no required fee or donation, and receiving assistance is not conditional upon making a financial contribution to GLOEM.
New Zion Helping Hands is a Christian pastoral-care, spiritual-support and compassionate-support initiative of Global Emancipation Ministries.
Although our Program Coordinator has graduate-level education in Counselling Psychology, New Zion Helping Hands is not represented as a substitute for medical, psychiatric, psychological, emergency or other professional services.
Where someone's needs extend beyond the scope of the initiative, we may encourage or assist the person, where appropriate, to seek support from a suitable qualified professional, emergency service or community organization.
New Zion Helping Hands is currently coordinated from Calgary, Alberta. Depending on the circumstances and available resources, support may also be provided through telephone, video conferencing or other suitable means.
Please email info@gloem.org with “HELP” in the subject line and a member of the team will respond to your inquiry.
New Zion Helping Hands is an initiative of Global Emancipation Ministries (GLOEM).
Our services are provided without charge, and no person receiving assistance is required or expected to make a donation.
Those who independently wish to support GLOEM's charitable ministry activities, including New Zion Helping Hands, may make a voluntary donation to Global Emancipation Ministries (GLOEM) through the donation options provided on our website.
All donations associated with New Zion Helping Hands are received and administered by Global Emancipation Ministries and are used in furtherance of GLOEM's charitable purposes and activities.
Giving is voluntary and is never a condition of receiving assistance.
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