about life boat

Life Boat is a lifeline for relationships

who we serve

Life Boat is a Ministry which helps women navigate challenging relationship circumstances with eyes on God. We connect with each person individually to consider her situation and find the support and services she needs to reach a new shore. Our team understands the challenges women face in the midst of relationship conflict, which can leave them feeling stressed, stuck, and overwhelmed by change.

With the loving care of God, we help women establish clear plans for overcoming these challenges. Through one-on-one support, we guide them in finding the right emotional, spiritual, financial, and legal resources tailored to their specific needs. At Life Boat Ministry, we are here to come along side you during these challenging times.

If that description resonates with you, we can help you remember who you are in Christ, make a plan with choices that lead to freedom, and find yourself living a new experience.

Our Vision

Women come to understand their identity in Christ, and walk out their God-given purpose in courage and freedom, especially in their relationships with others.

Our Mission

Provide a safe, honest, and discerning partnership with the women we serve so that they can overcome confusion, anxiety, fear, and stuckness and live in freedom in their relationships.

Our Core Values

We approach our mission as a way of service to the body of Christ, to families and to the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of those we serve.

Dedication and Obedience to God’s Word

Committment to Fellowship and Community

Emphasis on Truth, Love and Faith

IS LIFE BOAT FOR YOU?

ARE THESE EXPERIENCES FAMILIAR?

Feeling Stuck

If You Just Had Someone to Talk To

A relationship has become so challenging that you feel if you just had someone to talk to, someone to confide in and/or give some guidance, you could work things out and fix the issues.

Feeling Confused

I Know Something’s Wrong Here…

You are aware or suspect something is off in your relationship. It has become unhealthy and/or unstable, and you do not know what to do about it.

Feeling Afraid

Things Feel Out of Control

A relationship dynamic has become so toxic that it is consuming your thoughts and causing constant worry. You are concerned about the path you are headed down.

Feeling Depressed

Things Are Not Getting Any Better

You have tried everything, but the person you are dealing with seems to dig their heels in and make things more difficult. It has been this way for a long time – will it ever change?

Feeling Exasperated

I Am Over This

If things do not change soon, you are going to make a move. You have not yet, because you are afraid and do not want to dishonor your covenant with God.

Feeling Lost

I Do Not Remember Who I am

You have made so many concessions, adjustments and compromises to save the relationship that you do not even know who you are anymore or feel like yourself. You are going through the motions and you feel like you are drowning. You are just trying to keep your head above water.

if any of these are you, there is hope

Connect with us to learn more about what’s available. Once you reach out, we help you set out on a journey to the freedom you hope is possible.

Confidential

Your information will be kept strictly confidential. We will work with you to line up the right support to help.

Anonymity

We understand that some circumstances are delicate and require anonymity. You’ll have it.

Privacy

We respect your privacy and will be thoughtful about how we gather information and make connections for you, always making you aware.

Tailored

We meet with each woman one-on-one to get to know you and provide suggestions tailored to your needs.

Strategic

Strategy is important when facing challenges. We’ll help you identify the problems and solve them.

Honor & Respect

We’ve helped many women on their path to renewed relationships and been there ourselves. We will treat you with honor and respect.

Take the next step

Meet kathy duffy

Life Boat Ministry Founder

I am a child of God! Some of the roles God has called me to in my life: wife, full-time sales professional, women’s ministry director, mom (and step-mom) to five boys and one girl. Merging my three and my husband’s three kids, we built a house with an open door. This house has hosted countless kids, friends, family, bible studies, small groups, church meetings, game nights, birthday celebrations, bridal parties and even baptisms. I am an extrovert who loves to have fun and create special memories and surprises. I live in Pennsylvania with my family. We are getting close to being empty nesters and enjoy traveling.

Despite so many blessings in my life and wonderful memories, I have also experienced extremely difficult marital trials and the trauma of hidden pornography and infidelity, which lead to separations and even a divorce. God has given me the power to not just survive, but rise out of the ashes to share my story and journey to help others facing similar challenges. It is always painful to talk about it; however, I believe my honesty and vulnerability are necessary to allow others to open up, trust and get healed. Life Boat Ministry was birthed out of these pains. Jesus is the Life Boat we all need to get to.

Remember Who You Are in Christ

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spiritof wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in His holy people, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.

That power is the same as the mighty strength He exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come.”

Ephesians 1:17-21

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I could benefit from Life Boat Ministries?

Is your spouse a roommate? Have you tried counselling for your relationship and nothing has changed? Do you want to feel empowered to navigate these difficult times? If you answered yes to any of these then Life Boat Ministry is for you.

Are your services confidential?

Yes! All phone calls, meetings, emails and other forms of communication are completely confidential. We also have secure office space for confidential in-person meetings.

What can I expect from Life Boat Ministry?

Each experience is custom for the situation you are in. Life Boat treats each case with the same love of God. Please realize your willingness to open up and bring all pain into the light in a safe place will play the most important role in your healing process.

What Kind of counseling services do you use?

Financial, Legal, Trauma, Marital and Deliverance

Is there a charge to get started?

The Initial consultation is free. After the first meeting, we will agree upon a course of action to meet your needs and budget.