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Stephen Ministry Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.    - Galatians 6:2
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Hurting and Need Someone to Talk to?
Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?

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.

A Stephen Minister is . . .

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
• A congregation member with gifts for care giving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
• 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's 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, such as –

• Loss of a loved one
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Spiritual crises
• Unemployment or a job crisis
• A terminal illness
• Incarceration
• Aging
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
• A chronic illness
• Relocation
• Recovery after an accident or disaster
• And many more . . .

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry:  The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

For Help and to Talk to a Stephen Leader, Contact:

Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?

Are you –

• Longing for a better way to say just the right words to a friend or family member who is hurting?
• Someone who enjoys sharing with people one-to-one?
• A person people gravitate to when they are hurting?

If So, Consider Stephen Ministry

With all of the changes and events that have occurred in our society and in our church, more and more people need someone to confide in, someone to really listen. Everyone goes through difficult times and aches for a confidential friend. We have immediate needs for trained lay ministers to provide compassionate care.

You will –

• Receive excellent training in how to listen better, give encouragement, set boundaries, and help another person experience Christ's healing power in their life
• Discover and develop the gifts God has given you
• Experience growth, personally and spiritually
• Develop new friendships and a supportive group of encouraging people in your life
• Make a real difference in God's kingdom by loving others as Christ loves us

To Take the Next Step, Contact: