Share the love
that God gave you in the Stephen
Ministry, a
trans-denominational Christian education organization that provides
high quality training and resources to strengthen and expand lay
ministry in congregations.
Stephen Ministry
equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care
to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and
circumstances, both in our congregation and community.
Stephen
Ministers are committed Christians who
- Express God's care through their lives to others;
- Receive 50 hours of initial training in important
caring ministry skills and concepts;
- Are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after
completing their initial training;
- Visit another person regularly and dependably and
offer Christian support and care;
- Participate in regular support and supervision under
the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;
- Are committed to preserving the confidential nature
of the caring relationship;
- Serve for at least two years; and
- Receive continuing education and skill building
throughout their years of service.
Stephen
Ministry meets the needs of people.
There
are times when each of us needs the care of another person, a Christian
friend, a Stephen Minister! These needs include, but are not limited to
- The hospitalized
- The terminally ill and their families
- People who move into our out of our community
- Those grieving a death or serious loss
- The homebound and institutionalized
- Prisoners, ex-offenders and their families
- Those with a job crisis
- The aging and elderly
- Those with disabilities and their families
- Those needing the support of a Christian friend
- Those facing life transitions
- The separated or divorced
- Households experiencing a birth or adoption
- Those in spiritual crisis
Stephen
Ministry is a confidential ministry.
Those receiving care can be sure
that their identity and what occurs in the caring relationship will
remain private.
If
you have questions about Stephen Ministry, please contact Rev. Bruce
Jacobs at 816-233-0239.
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