SHOULD I RECEIVE CARE FROM A STEPHEN MINISTER

There are times when every one of us experiences difficulties—

 

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Spiritual crisis

  • Cancer

  • Hospitalization

  • Deployment

  • Disability

 

  • Discouragement

  • Caregivers burnout

  • Divorcee

  • Job loss

  • Loneliness

  • A chronic illness

God never intended for us to go through these experiences alone. That is why we reach out with God’s love to come alongside, walk with, and care for people experiencing life difficulties.

 

Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.

 

STEPHEN MINISTERS CARE

  • Stephen Ministry was founded in 1975 and has over 13,000 congregations enrolled. 

  • Over 60,000 people have been trained as Stephen Ministers with 50 hours of training and monthly supervision meetings to grow in their ministry of care. 

  • Stephen Ministers provide confidential Christ-care to help you as you deal with transitions and difficult issues in life.  These transitions and issues might include: going through a divorce, grief, medical issues, monetary problems, job loss, relocating to a new area and leaving friends/family behind, or struggling with what to do next in life.  

  • A Stephen Minister meets with you at your discretion to offer emotional and spiritual help for as long as you need it.