What is Stephen Ministry?
A national lay ministry program designed to
provide distinctively Christian one-on-one care to those broken in mind,
body and spirit.
A Stephen
Minister is . . . .
A lay person who has received 50 hours of
training to provide emotional and spiritual care; a caring, Christian friend
who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages; and someone who will
“be there” for his or her care receiver for as long as there is a need.
How Does
Stephen Ministry Work?
When someone requests a Stephen Minister for
themselves or someone they know, our Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator
will meet with that person, explain what Stephen Ministry is, and help
determine whether Stephen Ministry is the kind of care that person needs. A
Stephen Minister will only be assigned with your permission and under
conditions of strictest confidence.
How Can You
Support Stephen Ministry
You, the congregation, play an important
role in our Stephen Ministry by
- Praying for care receivers and caregivers
in our program.
- Accepting care from a Stephen Minister
during your time of need. God doesn’t expect you to bear your burdens
alone.
- Telling a friend, neighbor, coworker, or
relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
- Considering becoming a Stephen Minister.
For more information, please contact Pastor
Chris at 796-8090 or one of the Stephen Leaders: Jere Gunderman
(726-0568), Jackie Koski (726-5359), or Ellen Stoup (441-9649).
