Hurting? Struggling? Discouraged? Stressed? Confused? Broken?
Stephen Ministers are ready to care.
The Stephen Ministry is 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.
A Stephen Minister is…
• 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 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 as long as there’s a need
A team of trained Stephen Leaders oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.
• If you, or someone you know, could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister…
• If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister…
• If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry…
… please talk with one of our Stephen Leaders.
“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other.” I Thes. 5:11
Would you like to become a Stephen Minister? If so, email the Shepherding Center by clicking HERE.
“I remember the feeling of desperation as I considered requesting a Stephen Minister. I had friends, a school family and a church family, but still felt very alone. I was afraid that the person chosen to be my Stephen Minister wouldn’t be a good fit, but God orchestrated this match. When God chose my Stephen Minister/friend, He gave me exponentially more than I could have imagined. Only God in His wisdom and intimate love for me could have known the numerous life issues we had both experienced. I am grateful beyond measure for how God has used this ministry in my life and in the life of my family.”
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry..” Eph. 4:12a
Want to learn more?
Click HERE to download the Stephen Ministry brochure.
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