Stephen Ministry
In churches using the Stephen Series system of care, Stephen Ministry is a confidential, one-to-one care ministry that empowers and trains its lay congregants to provide high-quality, compassionate, Christ-centered support to those of us struggling through life's challenges.
The Purpose
Stephen Ministry offers compassionate, one-on-one support to members of the church community during life's difficult seasons. During times of grief and loss, difficult illness, troubling relationships, or any other crisis transition, our trained Stephen Ministers are there to listen, encourage, and walk alongside you with care and confidentiality. Each Stephen Minister completes an extensive eight-month training program, equipping them with the skills and understanding needed to provide extensive comfort and support.
Requesting a Stephen Minister
Receiving a Stephen Minister is always your choice. If you or someone you know would benefit from this ministry, simply reach out to our church. Our Stephen Ministry leadership team will thoughtfully match each care receiver with a trained Stephen Minister based on their needs. To request a Stephen Minister or learn more about the program, please contact us using the button below.
All inquiries will be kept confidential.
Stephen Ministers are those who…
Desire to help those in need,
Express God’s love through care and service,
Are committed to undertake fifty hours of training in care ministry skills and concepts,
Desire to grow in capability for care by the supervision and guidance of other trained leaders,
Can visit another person regularly and dependably, and offer Christian support and friendship,
Are committed to preserving the confidential nature of care relationships,
Are committed to serve for at least two years,
Are ready to receive continuing education and skill-building throughout their years of service,
Encourage and build up their members in community
(1 Thessalonians 5:11).
Stephen Ministry receivers are those who…
Suffer from depression or loneliness,
Are recovering from being recently hospitalized,
Face serious or terminal illness, whether as an individual or as a family,
Grieve the death or loss of a loved one,
Have experienced difficulties with pregnancy, birth, or adoption,
Are separated or divorced, or are their family,
Face a difficult life transition,
Have suffered career, business, or financial crisis,
Are experiencing spiritual crisis,
Simply need the support of a Christian friend,
…and so much more.