What is Stephen Ministry?
Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. But there are always many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves.
Stephen Ministry provides a thoroughly biblical solution-equipping God's people for ministry. Gifted laypeople (non-pastors) receive training to support and extend the care that pastors continue to provide.
Stephen Ministers reach out with God's love to people who are hurting-congregation members and nonmembers alike.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephem Minister remain private.
A Stephen Minister Is...
- A child of God who walks beside someone who is hurting.
- A congregation member who is carefully selected to serve in this role because of his or her caregiving gifts.
- A layperson (non-pastor) with 50 hours of training in providing high-quality, distinctively Christian care.
- A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages.
- Someone who meets faithfully each week with his or her care receiver for as long as there's a need.
Stephen Minister Leaders at First Presbyterian
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Pris Peterson, 728-6319
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Tom Newman, 728-1347
- Debbie Douglass, 460-0595
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Bill Kramp, 430-2600
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Susan Sapp, 787-5687
If you or someone you know could benefit from the support of a Stephen Minister, contact a Stephen Minister Leader for more information.
www.stephenministries.org
