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What is Stephen Ministry?
One-to-one ministry by trained, caring lay-ministers who have responded to Christ’s call to “carry other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal.6:2
What is a Stephen Minister?
 A Stephen Minister is…
- A committed Christian who walks beside a hurting person
- A good listener
- Trained in confidentiality
- Supervised for quality care
A Stephen Minister is NOT…
- A counselor or therapist
- A problem solver
- A casual visitor
Who May Need a Stephen Minister?
People who are dealing with:
- Loneliness
- Loss of a loved one
- Retirement changes
- Loss of a job
- Childbirth
- Hospitalization
- Separation and divorce
- Terminal illness
- Chronic illness
- Families of the chronically ill
- Struggling with faith in God
- Facing changes in their lives
- Family frustrations and challenges
How to Refer Someone for a Stephen Minister:
- A person—either you, a relative, or a friend—is hurting and in need of Christian care.
- The Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator learns about this need for care from a pastor, a friend, or from the person in need of care and only after the person in need has granted permission.
- The Referrals Coordinator meets with the person to talk about Stephen Ministry.
- With the person’s permission, the Referrals Coordinator assigns a Stephen Minister to meet on a weekly basis with that person.
- The Stephen Minister provides distinctively Christian and strictly confidential care.
If you or someone you know could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, please pick up a Stephen Ministry brochure at the church, fill out the card on the back and return it to the church office. Or call the church office and ask to speak to a pastor or our Referrals Coordinator for Stephen Ministries (269) 429-1041.
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