STEPHEN MINISTRY

"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." - Galatians 6:2

A STEPHEN MINISTRY IS...

A child of God who walks beside someone who is hurting.

 

A congregation member who is carefully selected to serve in this rols because of his or her gifts.

 

A lay person with 50 hours of training in providing high-quality, distinctively Christian care.

 

A Caring Christian friend who cares, listens, prays, supports, and encourages.

 

Someone who meets faithfully ach week with his or her receiver 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 all benefit from care and support. Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as - 

Loss of a loved one

Hospitalization

Divorce & Separation

Lonliness or discouragement

Spiritual Crises

Unemployment or job crisis

A terminal illness

Incarceration

Aging

Birth, adoption, miscariage or infertility

A chronic illness

Relocation

Recovery after and accident or disaster

Many other life challenges

STEPHEN MINISTRY IS YOUR MINISTRY

You play an inportant role in our Stephen Ministry.Here's what you can do:

 

Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.

 

Accept Care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't want expect you to bear your burdens alone.

 

Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.

 

If you are a compassionate person and a good listener, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.

STEPHEN LEARDERS ARE

Trained leaders in our congregation who support and direct our Stephen Ministry.

 

If you could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister...

If you know someone who might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister...

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister...

If you have any questions about Stephen Ministry...

... Contact Rev. Dan Hannon 

"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other." -  1 Thessalonians 5:11

STEPHEN MINISTRY MULTIPLIES MINISTRY

Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. Bur there are always many more needs for ongoing, one-on-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves. 

 

Stephen Ministry provides a thoroughly biblical solution - equipping God's people for ministry. Gifted laypeople receive training to support and exten the care that pastors continue to provide.

 

Stephen Ministers reach out with God's love to people who are hurting- congregation members and nonmembers alike.

... Contact Rev. Dan Hannon