Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills through training. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.

Care receivers may be hospitalized, grieving the death of a loved one, separated or divorcing, homebound, unemployed, adjusting to the birth of a child, or experiencing many other kinds of life difficulties. They may be members of our church, or friends, neighbors, and co-workers without any church home.

First, pray for the Holy Spirit’s leading in your conversation with this person.

Then speak to this person about considering the support of a highly-trained, non-clergy care person, reminding them that it’s a completely confidential conversation and requires no commitment. They can find out what we do and ask questions.

Ask for their permission for you to contact a Stephen Leader or lead them to this website.