Christ Caring for
People Through
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?
 | Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring and confidential relationships those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them. |
WHAT IS A STEPHEN MINISTER?
| A Stephen Minister is... |
...a child of God who walks beside a hurting person
...a caring Christian friend who really listens
...a lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to
provide distinctively Christian care
| A Stephen Minister is not... |
...a counselor or a therapist
...a problem solver
...a casual visitor
WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY FOR?
| Loneliness | Loss of a spouse | Despair |
| Unemployment | Retirement changes | Childbirth |
| Hospitalization | Separation & Divorce | Grief |
| Terminal Illness | Being shut-in | Most of life's struggles |
WHAT DOES STEPHEN MINISTRY PROVIDE?
| SOMEONE WHO: ...cares |
...supports
...listens
...shares
For information about the Stephen Ministry program at First United Methodist Church, contact the church office at 463-6733 or by e-mail..
To learn more about the national Stephen Ministry Organization, please click here.