Faithful & True of Jacksonville is a Christ-centered Bible-based support group for men with an ongoing problem of sexual sin in their lives. There are meetings throughout Northeast Florida. We provide support groups for men who wish to abstain from sexual sin. The only requirement for attendance is the desire to bring an end sinful sexual behavior that is a violation of God’s design. There is a modest charge for a workbook along with a suggested weekly offering of $5.
Contact Hotline – 904-443-0246 or email us: helpformen@904true.org – helpforwives@904true.org
Statement of Faith
Faithful and True of Jacksonville, FL Believes…
…in the Trinity of God the Father, Jesus the Son and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
…in the inerrancy of the Bible as Holy Scripture.
…in the confession of sins to God and to a brother of common faith.
…in repentance (running from sin – towards a Holy God); this is evidence of restoration.
…in the regeneration of sinners and the restoration of Saints who have fallen.
…in Salvation through the blood of Jesus Christ; this is evidence of God’s mercy and grace.
…in a literal Heaven and Hell – the only way to avoid Hell is salvation through Jesus Christ.
…in having no denominational attachment…But having an ecumenical and Evangelical outreach.
…in making amends with those we have hurt, when doing so would cause no harm.
…in having no expectations of kindness or forgiveness from those we have harmed.
…in forgiving others who have offended us and not holding them responsible for our sinful past.
…that Christ is the foundation upon which our lives and families are built.
…restoration and recovery is a journey, acknowledged by God and led by those who have gone before.
…we can provide hope that a Godly marriage can be achieved after the discovery of sexual sin.
…every Christian marriage, in spite of the consequences of sin, has God ordained potential.
…marriage is a tender man caring for a sensitive woman where both shared sacred marriage vows.
…marriage is best pictured as a man (Jesus) caring for his bride (the church).
…that marriage is a sacred vow, spoken by a man and woman, in front of witnesses and declared before God.
…marriage is strongest when God is central in the lives of a husband and a wife.
…extraordinary love is essential for a lifelong marriage relationship.
…God (not a spouse) is our only completer, thus we encourage those who are not married to live a sanctified life.
…we should be ambassadors to those who have inconsistent lifestyles by demonstrating love and hope.
…in accountability to God, the Church, wife, family, employer, support group and friends.
…in sexual sobriety by not having sex with self or another person outside of marriage.
…in progressive victory over a lustful thought life as well as objectification of another person(s).
…confidentiality in all that is shared; The EXCEPTION is when a participant is dangerous to self or with others.
…honesty, by providing full disclosure of secret sins to a wife who is ready to hear such a confession.
…in deliberate progress over time. Any attempt to control God’s plan with a quick fix or deliverance is NOT recovery.
…in making no self-righteous statements that can cause a member appear to be less (or more) of a sinner than another.
…Scriptural discipline is a church issue. However, a member engaging in contrary sexual behavior will be held accountable.
…meeting attendance should be a priority, not an obligation. Commitment should prevail over convenience
History – In February 1997, Two men started meetings in a small church on the southside of Jacksonville, FL. After one year the meetings grew to the point that the meetings had to utilize an entire building. After two years, a second meeting was added in Orange Park, FL. These two meetings continue to this day. In 1998, the wives wanted to have their own meeting so they could address the issues they faced with an addictive husband. In 1999, the men had their first Easter Retreat at the riverfront home of a ministry advocate. Future retreats were moved to the Marywood Retreat & Conference Center on the beautiful St. Johns River. As many as 30 men have attended the retreats hearing speakers and clinicians from various regions and disciplines. Another highlight each September is our steak cookout where we celebrate every mans recovery – no matter how recent their fall.
To this day, the Faithful and True support groups continue to accept any man who wants to abstain from sinful sexual behavior. Over 1,400 men have attended meetings with approximately 400 wives accessing resources and support groups for spouses. We currently have eight meetings for men and one meeting for wives.
Men come to us from a vast array of backgrounds, vocations and religious affiliations. Yet, their stories are similar in spite of the diverse personalities and different histories. 
Most men (and couples) are referred to us from a marriage counselor. Clinical professionals see the benefits of support groups. Pastors are relieved to discover a non-denominational meeting for parishioners who need a place to process the sin and the pain brought upon them through the internet, broadcast media and infidelity.
The Regional Facilitator for Faithful & True of Jacksonville, Inc. is Jerry Sinclair. Jerry and his dear wife, Susan, are the presiding officers of Faithful and True. The ministry is registered as a 501c3 charitable corporation & accepts tax deductible gifts. Jerry and his wife, Susan, are accountable to a local Board of Directors and their local church, Southpoint Baptist Church.
Resume’ and Experience
Jerry Sinclair
Education:
- Attended [1970] Philadelphia College of Bible {Now Cairn University}
Experience:
- Worked on staff at University Baptist Church for Dr. Jack Dinsbeer 1971-1974
- Worked on the staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1992-1994
- Started Faithful & True meetings for sexually addicted men Feb 6, 1997
- Started [with my wife’s help] support groups for wives of sex addicts in Sept 1998
- Interviewed by the Radio Bible Class [aka; Our Daily Bread] for worldwide broadcast in 1999
- Interviewed on FOX 30 local news March 7, 2007
- Interviewed in the Florida Times-Union Dec 3, 2007
- Testimony before Judge W. A. Wilkes in Clay County, June 18, 2008
- Testimony before Judge Emmet F. Ferguson, May 5, 2010
- Substitute radio host for the late Norma Dearing’s radio program “Healing Touch” 2010 & 2011
- Plenary speaker at two Iron Sharpens Iron Conferences Sept & Oct 2011
- Testimony before Judge Tyrie Boyer May 9, 2012
- Plenary speaker at National Conference on Gospel Missions May, 2012
- Testimony before Judge Kevin Blazs Dec. 6, 2013
- Ministered to over 1,400 men in 19 years with 87% of our men have remained in their marriage
- Testimony before U.S. District Federal Judge Marcia Morales Howard on May 11, 2015
Training:
- Took part in Dale Carnegie Human Relations Course, Jan.-March 1986
- Attended several lectures by Dr. Mark Laaser, PhD since 1997
- Attended 1st Leadership Summit intended for sex addiction leadership at Seattle Pacific Univ. 1999
- Attended intensive workshops in Oct. 1994; Jan. 1999; March 2010
- Attended Smart Marriages Conference, Orlando, FL June 2009
- Attended Association of Marriage & Family Ministries Conference in Dallas, June, 2011
- Attended Association of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists Conference Dallas May 2014
- Attended the National Institute of Fundraising Seminar in Jacksonville on January 27 – 28, 2015
- Attended ‘Set Free Summit’ hosted by Josh McDowell over 875 like minded attendees April 4-7, 2016
Family:
- Married Susan, Feb. 13, 1971 {Susan has remained a devoted wife, ministry partner & wives facilitator}
- Our adult daughter & her husband are working full-time with a church planting ministry in a nearby city