Stephen Ministry
Growing closer to God and closer to each other by
sharing Christ's healing love with those in need
SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER through Christian care.sharing Christ's healing love with those in need
Are you hurting, struggling, discouraged, stressed, confused, broken or lonely? Stephen Ministers can help.
Stephen Ministry provides confidential Christian care and support to those in need. Our congregation's Stephen ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Who are Stephen Ministers?
* Children of god who walk beside a hurting person
* Caring Christian friends who really listen and support you in a totally confidential relationship
* Lay persons who have received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
* People who help you draw strength from your faith in a time of need
How does Stephen Ministry work?
The Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator learns about a need from an individual, a pastor, or a friend -- always with that individual's permission. The Referrals Coordinator or Stephen Ministry Pastor talks with the individual about Stephen Ministry. Then, with the individual's agreement, a Stephen Minister of the same gender is assigned to meet with the individual on a regular basis. With strict confidentiality, the Stephen Minister will continue to provide Christian love, care, and support as long as it's needed.
If you or someone you know is in need of confidential care and support, Stephen Ministry is available. For a personal and private phone consultation contact
Ever Thought of Becoming a Stephen Minister?
Training for another class of Stephen Ministers begins in September. Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going throught difficult times such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. If interested, contact
Stephen Leader Team:
Stephen Leader Team Coordinator: Jan Garris* & Julee Rich
Awareness-Building Coordinator: Jan Garris* & Julee Rich
Training Coordinator: Julie Rowland* & Bob Lambert
Continuing Education Coordinator: Bob Lambert* & Pastor Bryan
Referrals Coordinator: Pastor Bryan* & Jan Garris
Supervision Coordinator: Julie Rowland* & Julee Rich
*denotes lead coordinator
Stephen Ministry Featured on PBS
The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show recently aired an eight-minute feature on Stephen Ministry that vividly describes the life-changing ministry happening in thousands of congregations. View the Stephen Ministry feature on the PBS Web site, where you'll also find several bonus features--including a nine-minute interview with Stephen Ministries' founder and executive director, Kenneth C. Haugk.
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