Stephen Ministry

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is an ecumenical program at Faith Lutheran and at many other churches in the U.S.A. which trains members of the congregation to provide loving, Christian care to people in distress. Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of initial training followed by continuing education in caring ministry skills and concepts. They are committed to absolute confidentiality and receive regular support and supervision from trained leaders.

Click here to go to National Stephen Ministry web site.

Who is in need of Stephen Ministry?

There are times in our lives when most of us need the support and care of another. Some of the situations are:

Serious or Terminal illness
Moving from one place to another
Death of a Loved One
Job Crisis
Becoming Institutionalized or Homebound
and many other of life's transitions.

Stephen Ministry is a blessing and a benefit to both those who give the gentle care and those who receive it. Those who receive the care not only are helped in a time of crisis but also grow in their desire to participate in a Christian community. The Stephen Ministers receive the satisfaction of knowing that they have made a difference in the life of a person in distress and receive training and knowledge which enhances their life long after their service as a Stephen Minister.

Stephen Ministry is truly and example of Christ caring for people through people.