Stephen Ministry
Everyone faces a difficult season, but no one should go through it alone.
Everyone faces a difficult season, but no one should go through it alone.
Our Stephen Ministers are members of the church trained to provide compassionate, Christ-centered care—offering a listening ear, prayer, and biblical encouragement when you need it most. These dedicated individuals come from diverse backgrounds but are united by a deep desire to share Christ’s love and provide meaningful care during life's most difficult moments.
Everyone goes through difficult situations and seasons. It's okay to ask for help. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to provide support to those facing life’s challenges, including grief, divorce, loneliness, job loss, spiritual crisis, chronic or terminal illness, and other significant life changes. A Stephen Minister will meet with you – confidentially and privately – on a regular basis to listen, care, support, and remind you of Christ’s presence in your life.
Are you a Christian adult that feels led by the Holy Spirit to help others through a difficult time? Could you confidentially come alongside someone who is hurting, to listen, care, encourage and pray? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister! As a Stephen Minister, you can provide care that makes a lasting impact on someone else's life. Reach out to our Stephen Ministry Team to learn more about this unique opportunity!
Anyone who is experiencing the normal crises in life: loss of job, friends, loved ones, marriage, and abilities, to name a few. Many of these situations are helped by having a person who will encourage, listen, care, and pray for the individual dealing with them. The confidential support provides an opportunity for Christ’s healing. Stephen Ministers provide the care; Christ provides the cure.
Yes. Couples who don’t want individual Stephen Ministers (only one care receiver per Stephen Minister of the same gender) and people who require more extensive counseling or help such as severe depression or financial aid.
Care receivers usually meet with Stephen Ministers for an hour a week in a place of their mutual choice.
Adults who have received a call to serve others and have time for 50 hours of training and a two-year commitment to serve. It’s also important to be process-oriented instead of results-oriented. Stephen Ministers don’t fix people; Christ does.
The 50 hours of training covers topics such as: Listening, Empathy, Confidentiality, Christian Care, Recognizing Depression, when to refer care receivers to professional help, and what to expect from your first visit (and several more topics).
Connect with our Stephen Ministry team at [email protected].
Our Stephen Ministers are standing by.