Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who provide one-to-one caring ministry to people experiencing grief, divorce, loneliness, job loss, hospitalization, and many other life difficulties. They provide emotional and spiritual support on a weekly basis to hurting people for as long as the need persists. If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a difficult time, or simply find yourself stressed by everyday life, contact one of our Stephen Leaders listed below. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
-David Wagemaker, Director, Stephen Ministry & K-Groups
Next training session beginning on September 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Informational Meetings
For more information stop by the Stephen Ministry by the table in the narthex on Sunday and sign up to attend an informational meeting on 7/27, 8/20 or 8/24. Contact David Wagemaker 615-8500 to register or Betsy Hazel 743-0484 with questions.
Stephen Minister training equips you to do an excellent job as a Stephen Minister as well as to improve the quality of all your relationships. Topics include: listening, feelings, confidentiality, providing Christian care, maintaining boundaries, crisis theory, and practice in ministering to people experiencing difficulty.
Once equipped, Stephen Ministers meet with a person once a week for about an hour to listen, care, encourage, and pray. The Stephen Minister brings Christ’s presence into the person’s life and also experiences Christ in the other person. It’s really a life-changing ministry for both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister.
If you’d like more information about Stephen Ministry please contact David Wagemaker at 615-8500, Doris Alban or Keith Schubert.