Stephen Ministry - Main

Encourage one another and build one another up 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Stephen Ministry is a confidential program of our congregation that 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 in the community.

Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people 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 to offer Christian support and care

- Participate in regular support under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders

- Serve for at least two years

- Receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service