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 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, for as long as there is a need.

Stephen Ministers Care for People Facing Tough Times

Loss of a loved one
Hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual crisis
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 occurs in each caring relationship remains private. If you believe that you need the assistance of a Stephen Minister, please talk with the Pastor or contact the church office.