A Stephen Minister is….

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting.
• A congregational 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 the care receiver for as long as there is a need.

Who can use a Stephen Minister?

We all experience challenges in lifetimes when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as….

• The loss of a loved one
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Unemployment or job crisis
• A terminal illness
• Incarceration
• Aging process and all of the emotional & physical conditions
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage or infertility
• A chronic illness
• Relocation jitters

If you would like to meet with a Stephen Minister contact the church office at (574) 533-9518.