Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members (called Stephen Ministers) to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. Stephen Leaders are church staff, lay leaders, and pastors trained to provide ongoing leadership for their congregation's Stephen Ministry. They are equipped for this key roll through Stephen Ministry Training Courses. Stephen Ministers are also congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. 

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Stephen Ministry multiplies blessings throughout the church and Community.

• Congregations carry out Christ's commandment to "Love one another as I have loved you" ( John 15:12 RSV)  in a powerful and practical way.

• Pastors have a team of gifted, trained, and committed lay caregivers ready to minister to hurting people.

• Laypeople nurture and use their gifts as meaningful ministry, growing spiritually as they serve others.

• People who are hurting have a caring Christan presence to provide emotional and spiritual support. 

In short, Stephen Ministry helps carry out the mission of the church.