Stephen Ministry

Christ Caring for People through People

Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

WHAT IS A STEPHEN MINISTER?

• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care.
• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
• A congregation member with gifts for caregiving who was carefully selected to serve in this role.
• A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports and encourages.
• Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week for as long as there is a need.

STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE FOR PEOPLE FACING TOUGH TIMES

We all experience challenges in life – times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty.

• Incarceration
• Aging
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage or infertility
• A chronic illness
• Relocation
• Recovery after an accident or disaster
• And many more…

The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.