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STEPHEN MINISTRY

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry at First Presbyterian is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. This ministry provides a caring, non-judgmental and confidential one-to-one relationship between a trained volunteer and a person experiencing a difficult time or transition in his or her life.

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Who might need a Stephen Minister?

We all experience challenges in life–times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care needed when we are faced with a crisis, transition or difficulty such as...

  • Loss of a loved one

  • Hospitalization

  • Divorce or separation

  • Loneliness or discouragement

  • Unemployment or a job crisis

  • Spiritual crisis

  • A terminal illness

  • Incarceration

  • Aging

  • Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility

  • A chronic illness

  • Relocation

  • Recovery after an accident or disaster

  • And many more

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Your Stephen Minister

  • Has received 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts

  • Participates in regular continuing education and supervision under the guidance of Stephen Leaders, without disclosing your name or details of your situation

  • Meets with you weekly, listens to your concerns, helps you work through difficulties and prays with and for you.

How to Request a Stephen Minister

To confidentially request a Stephen Minister, call a Stephen Leader:

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How to Become a Stephen Minister

Contact one of the Stephen Leaders listed below who will be glad to discuss the application process with you:

If you know someone who would benefit from a Stephen Minister

Encourage him or her to call one of the persons listed above.

Always ask his or her permission to contact a Pastor or Stephen Leader on his or her behalf

Current Stephen Ministers

Gayle Gordon, Rob Gray, Sharyn Greytak, Karalee Kludzuweit, Mary Maddrey,

Jo McMurtrie, Vic Sowers, Lucy Sutter, Julie Taylor and Joe Tully

 

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