First Baptist Church - Gainesville, Georgia

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.

- Receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts

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

Stephen Ministry Training Begins

Our newest Stephen Ministers to be, have begun their training! The 50 hours of training (3 hours held each Tuesday through May) will equip our trainees to offer excellent one-on-one Christian care to persons in need. After training, these new Stephen Ministers will be commissioned in a special June worship service and then will begin their service alongside other Stephen Ministers.

Stephen Ministers offer long-term, consistent care to persons who have experienced grief, illness, divorce, spiritual or family crisis, loss of job, relocation, or other life transitions where the supportive ministry of a committed Christian is needed.

Please remember in prayer our 2008 class of Stephen Minister trainees: Jane Carter, Anne Holladay, Bernie & Mary Rose Lowry, Melly Williams, and Wayne McEachin.

Lynne Hanson to Become a Stephen Leader this Spring

Lynned Hanson will soon be trained to become a Stephen Leader and will join present Stephen Leaders Wayne Nelson, Bob & Nancy Page, and Bruce Fields. Stephen Leaders are trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry. Lynne was a member of our first Stephen Ministers' class in 2003 and has a deep desire to provide awareness and teaching leadership in this craing ministry. Please pray for Lynne as she prepares for training.

For information about Stephen Ministry or to receive information for someone in need of Christian care and support, contact any of our Stephen Leaders or call the church office.