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What Is Stephen Ministry?

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"Bear one another’s burdens, and in this

way you will fulfill the law of Christ"

                                                   (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).

 

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by Stephen Leaders to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. A Stephen Minister usually provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for about an hour. Stephen Ministers also gather together with their Stephen Leaders twice a month for supervision and continuing education. Stephen Ministry equips and empowers lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting.

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Life presents many challenges that can often be best met with the supporting care of a trained listener. A non-judgmental Stephen Minister, who demonstrates the love of Christ and has uncompromising confidentiality, can often provide the necessary support to navigate life’s unexpected trials. Loss of a spouse, a child, financial hardship, divorce or even the empty nest can be one of many events that can make the assistance of a Caregiver helpful. Christ’s calling is for us to be His presence in a world where sin, pain and hurt abound. 

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So when you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers will walk with you, listen to you, encourage you, pray with you, and provide confidential one-to-one care to help you through tough times.

 

Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!

If you are interested in being partnered with a Stephen Minister, click here​

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Click here to learn more about the Stephen Minister program.