Stephen Ministry

The Blessing of Stephen Ministers




Stephen Ministers Care
Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are:
  • Grieving the death of a loved one
  • Lonely or discouraged
  • Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with terminal illness
  • Unemployed or in a job crisis
  • Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
  • New to the congregation or the community
  • Homebound or institutionalized
  • Dealing with the crisis of aging
  • Facing a life transition
  • Experiencing a spiritual crisis
  • For those facing countless other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supportive Christian friend.
What Is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential, one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help you through a difficult time.

A Stephen Minister IS ...
  • A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
  • A caring Christian friend who really listens
  • A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
  • A person who is ready to focus on your needs
  • A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say, including your identity, confidential
  • Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists
A Stephen Minister is NOT ...
  • A counselor or therapist or problem-solver
  • Someone who runs errands or helps with chores or a casual visitor

Could you benefit from having someone who would listen, care and walk with you through a difficult time?
There is no need to struggle alone! Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, and to share God’s love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing. God does not intend for you to struggle alone. Consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your journey to wholeness.

Please contact the WaterStone Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator at  x214, who can tell you more about Stephen Ministry and how you—or your friend—can be matched with a Stephen Minister.

How do I become a Stephen Minister?
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, please download and complete the Stephen Minister Application to attend an upcoming class.  Save the completed form and then email it as an attachment. If you have questions about upcoming classes, please contact the Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator at x214.
 

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