Stephen Ministry.

A one-to-one Christian care for those going through a crisis or life challenge.

A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
A congregation member with gifts for caregiving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role.
A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care.
A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages.
Someone who will be there for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there’s a need.

You play an important role in the Stephen Ministry. Here’s what you can do:

Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through Stephen Ministry.
Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn’t expect you to bear your burdens alone.
Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry
If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.