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Stephen MinistryWhat 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.
Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times.
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 we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as:
Loss of a loved one
Hospitalization
Divorce or separation
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual crisis
Unemployment or a job crisis
A terminal illness
Incarceration
Aging
Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
A chronic illness
Relocation
Recovery after an accident or disaster
Please contact the church office at 501-982-8176 if you would be interested in receiving care from a Stephen Minister or if you would like to become a Stephen Minister. People who are spiritually-gifted in the areas of compassion, helps and mercy could be well-suited for this ministry opportunity.
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