Stephen Ministry recognizes the brokeness in all of us...and helps to bring Christ's healing to us through each other.
A Stephen Minister is...
a caring Christian - desiring to offer support to others in time of need
a sharing Christian - bringing who he/she is to each helping relationship, as a partner in another's life experiences
a trained Christian - having developed helping skills through intensive coursework
a dedicated Christian - one committed to confidential, in-depth caring
A Stephen Minister is not...
a professional pastor, therapist, counselor, or psychologist
a social worker providing lots of physical services
an expert in law, finance, church doctrine, etc.
a brief, superficial visitor 'touching base' with people now and then
Can a Stephen Minister help you? Do you need help?
Have you recently suffered a loss?
Are you new in the community and feeling uprooted?
Do you doubt God's presence and love for you?
Do your job worries seem too great to handle? Are they getting you down?
Are you, or someone you love, facing hospitalization or surgery?
Are you feeling depressed? Do you often wish you had someone to share your thoughts with?
Are you confused about events in you life?
Are you hurting?
If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, or know someone who is, or if you would like to learn more about this ministry and become involved, please send an email or call the church office.
Would you like to be trained as a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministry is a distinctively Christian caring ministry that provides one-on-one support to individuals experiencing all kinds of life’s challenges and needs.
A 6-month Basic Training course taught by Pastor Barry Moller begins in the Fall followed by 18 months of an active caring relationship and Continuing Education and Supervision.
If your SHAPE includes compassion, helps, encouragement, or service, consider training to become a Stephen Minister. For more information send an email or call the church office.