What is a Stephen Minister?
- A child of God who walks beside a hurting person.
- A caring Christian who really listens.
- A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of
training in how to provide distinctively Christian care.
- A person who is ready to focus on your needs.
- A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you
say--and even your identity--confidential.
- Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis
for as long as your need persists.
A Stephen Minister is NOT
- A counselor or therapistt
- A problem-solver
- Someone who runs errands or helps with chores.
- A casual visitor
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Our
Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential,
one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help
you through a difficult time.
Stephen Ministers provide care
to people who are
- Grieving the death of a loved one
- Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
- Lonely or discouraged
- Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family
member with a terminal illness
- Unemployed or in a job crisis
- Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
- Moving or relocating
- New to the congregation or the community
- Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child
- Homebound or institutionalized
- Transitioning into retirement
- Dealing with the crisis of aging
- Facing a life transition
- Experiencing a spiritual crisis
- Victims of a disaster or accident
And for people facing countless
other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult
time and could benefit from the care of a supporting Christian friend.
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