Stephen Ministries

The Stephen Series is a system of training and organizing lay persons for caring ministry in and around their congregations.

Trained and commissioned, Stephen Ministers practice the ministry of "being there" for persons needing the strength and comfort of a listening friend. Stephen Ministers are trained to assist in the areas of:

Grief
Depression
Health Issues
Divorce
Family Issues
Spiritual Guidance

Those who might benefit from a Stephen Minister are:

the hospitalized
the terminally ill and their families
people who are homebound
those facing life transitions
new or inactive members

the aging and elderly
the disabled and their families
the separated or divorced
those with a job crisis
the lonely

For more information on receiving help or on being trained to serve in this ministry, contact Sue Bradley (749-0421) or Gwen Bard (749-5215).