Stephen Ministry
What is Stephen Ministry?
Our congregation's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
A Stephen Minister Is ...
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A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
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A congregation member with gifts for caregiving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role
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A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
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A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages
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Someone who will "be there" for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there's a need
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other" 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Stephen Ministry Is Your Ministry
You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here's what you can do:
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Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.
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Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.
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Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
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If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministry Leaders Are...
Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.
- If you--or someone you know--could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister...
- If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister...
- If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry...
.....talk with one of our Stephen Leaders
Stephen Ministry Leaders at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church...
To be announced
"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2