Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?

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.

Who are Stephen Ministers?

Stephen Ministers are specially selected caregivers who have received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care. They listen, care, pray, support and encourage their care receiver. They will "be there" for their person, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, while there is a need.

Stephen Ministry Multiplies Ministry

The Stephen Series logo symbolizes that we all are broken people and that it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole. Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. But there are always many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves. That is where Stephen Ministers can help.

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, such as--

• Loss of a loved one
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Unemployment or a job crisis -A terminal or chronic illness
• And many more.

Stephen Ministry In Our Congregation

Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister?

Do you know someone else --perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative -- who could benefit from Stephen Ministry?

Are you interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister? Then contact Reverend Jim Bell, Senior Pastor, or Ann Stallings Smith, Minister of Nurture and Stephen Leader, at 683-3467, or Blaine Butterworth, Stephen Leader, at 683-3285.

Stephen Ministry is Christ Caring for People Through People