St. Francis Reflections Chaplaincy Program

Our Chaplains are dedicated to helping you uplift lives in your faith community.

St. Francis Reflections Chaplains collaborate respectfully with you, working to provide the best spiritual support for our patients who are members of a faith community. Our Chaplains are available to provide education about end-of-life spiritual care.

Jonelle Capitano, M. Div.

A Florida native who grew up in Tampa, Florida. She attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education.

Jonelle worked as an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic, taught Science and Physical Education classes at the middle school level, and served in the Army Reserves and Air Force Reserves. While in the Air Force Reserves, Jonelle served in Saudi Arabia during the Desert Shield/Desert Storm campaigns. Jonelle later graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree, and she is ordained through the Free Methodist Church. In her free time, Jonelle enjoys gatherings with friends, playing with her “puppy dogs” at home, and riding her bicycle. Jonelle enjoys playing guitar, and shares her music with her patients and for St. Francis Reflections events.

Ann Taylor Owen, MA, CT

Originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Ann is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She was ordained into Christian Ministry by Calvary Baptist Church, and endorsed as a Chaplain through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.

Ann began her ministry as a Chaplain more than 20 years ago when she completed Clinical Pastoral Education in Lexington, Ky. Her ministry as a hospice Chaplain began while she was helping care for her aunt and met an amazing group of hospice professionals that empowered her family to fulfill her aunt’s final wishes. Ann became so interested in death, dying, and bereavement that she received a Certification in Thanatology through the Association of Death Education and Counseling in 2009. Ann is a gifted baker, and is known by many for her delicious carrot cake.

Ganelle (Gay) Mann, M.Div.

Has worked as a hospice Chaplain since 2009 with previous experience in nursing, theology, and clinical setting ministries.

Gay earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing at Valencia Community College, and a M.Div. from Asbury Seminary. She completed a yearlong C.P.E. residency at Florida Hospital, and three years at Audire; The Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction, where she earned a certificate as a Spiritual Director. Gay is also ordained as an Elder in the Free Methodist Church. She developed a passion for working in hospice after taking care of both her mother and her aunt, which led her to work as a hospice nurse while in seminary. Gay had the opportunity to travel to Kolkata, India in 2004, and served as a volunteer nurse at Mother Teresa’s Kalighat Home for the Dying Destitute.

Rachel Steakley, M. Div.

A Florida native, is an ordained minister in the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church). Following her teaching career, Chaplain Rachel attended Asbury Theological Seminary whereby earning a Masters in Divinity.

Chaplain Rachel has helped many patients and families with spirituality, death and dying through pastoral counseling or providing connections that are meaningful to the patient or families. Rachel has had a heart for ministry for over twenty years which took place in other venues. She has participated in mission trips to Mexico and Costa Rica and in serving as a church-based minister has provided spiritual care to many people in different walks of life.

Gerald Norrington, M.Div.

Is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He earned a B.A. in Religion from Trevecca Nazarene College {University) in Nashville, TN and a Master’s of Religious Education and Masters of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary.

He completed 4 units of CPE from Florida Hospital. Gerald is a Board-Certified Chaplain with the Association of Certified Christian Chaplains. He has served as a Hospice Chaplain since 2012. Prior to joining St. Francis Reflections, Gerald has served as an associate Pastor in churches as a Minister of Christian Education. Gerald is involved in his local church and enjoys helping people on their journey. Gerald enjoys spending time in the Smokey Mountains.

Pam McMillan, M. Div.

Community Engagement Coordinator

St. Francis Reflections now has a Community Engagement Coordinator dedicated to providing outreach services, information, and education to the faith-based communities we serve.

In this role, we are pleased to have Pam McMillian, an ordained minister, serving as a liaison to the faith-based organizations in our community, bringing greater awareness and education about full spectrum of services available to help you and those you serve at one of the most sacred times of their lives.

Pam McMillan, M. Div. is an elder in the United Methodist Church. She received a Bachelor’s of Social Work From University of South Florida and a Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School. Prior to joining St. Francis Reflections, Pam worked as an associate pastor at a Methodist Church in Tallahassee. Her areas of expertise include public speaking and preaching, youth and families, and education on spirituality. In her spare time, she takes improv comedy classes at a local theater.

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Phone: 321.269.4240

Toll Free: 866.269.4240

Some Things You Should Know:

Chaplain care is interfaith Hospice Chaplains never promote a religion or seek to convert.
They listen first to ensure they meet people wherever they are in life’s journey, regardless of religion, culture of family traditions.
Chaplain care is also for family and fellow caregivers Family and fellow caregivers can experience a wide range of emotions. Hospice Chaplains are trained to help guide them through spiritual and emotional challenges.
Chaplains are part of a larger hospice health care team Medicare requires hospice providers to offer the option of spiritual care from a hospice Chaplain. St. Francis Reflections acknowledges the importance of a well-trained Chaplain on their Interdisciplinary Care Teams.
Grief support Hospice Chaplains help patients and their families through each stage of grief – before, during and after death.

St. Francis Reflections Chaplaincy Program

Our Chaplains are dedicated to helping you uplift lives in your faith community.

Jonelle Capitano, M. Div.

Ann Taylor Owen, MA, CT

Ganelle (Gay) Mann, M.Div.

Rachel Steakley, M. Div.

Gerald Norrington, M.Div.

Pam McMillan, M. Div.

Contact Us Today to Learn More

Some Things You Should Know:

Contact Us Today at 321-269-4240

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