What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are going through a difficult time.

Stephen Ministry organizes, equips, and supervises a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation experiencing life difficulties.

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

 

Why the name Stephen?

In Acts 6, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need.

What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.

Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.


What types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide Care for?

Stephen Ministry is appropriate for people experiencing:

Grief | Divorce | Cancer | Hospitalization | Physical Rehabilitation | Long-Term Care

Chronic Illness | Terminal Illness | Job Loss | Loss Of A Home | Military Deployment

The Onset Of A Disability | Spiritual Crisis | Many Other Life Struggles

The Stephen Ministry Team’s Primary Objectives are:

  • Bring Christ's care to others

  • Meet ongoing needs

  • Follow Jesus into service

  • Complement the care offered by pastors