God’s Love in Action
“Love one another–as I have loved you.”
John 13:34
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.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.
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’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 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
Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister?
Do you know someone else—perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative—who could benefit from Stephen Ministry?
Are you interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister?
Talk with Dr. Rev. Wade Arnold or a Stephen Leader to learn more.
Stephen Leaders Are…
Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.
- If you – or someone you know – could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister..
- If you are interestedinpossibly becoming a Stephen Minister…
- If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry…
…talk with one of our Stephen Leaders. Our Stephen Leaders are:
- Jim Wottring
- Diane Bless
- Tom Polhill