Stephen Ministry
Is Life More Than You Can Handle Alone Right Now?
Could you benefit from having someone who would listen and care and walk with you through this difficult time?
There Is No Need to Struggle Alone!
Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, 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.
Or Do You Know Someone...
perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, colleague, or relative, who could benefit from this type of care?
If So, Then Contact
one of our Stephen Leaders listed below. They can tell you more about our Stephen Ministry and how you—or your friend—can be matched with a Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministers Care
Our Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are:
- Grieving the death of a loved one
- Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
- Lonely or discouraged
- Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness
- Unemployed or in a job crisis
- Disabled or caring for an ill or disabled family member
- Moving or relocating
- Facing a life transition
- Marriage or family relationship difficulties
- Experiencing a spiritual crisis
- Victims of a disaster, crime or accident
What Is a Stephen Minister?
A Stephen Minister is...
- A caring Christian who really listens
- A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of raining in how to provide distinctively Christian care
- A person who is ready and committed to focus on your needs
- A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even 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
- A problem-solver
- Someone who runs errands or helps with chores
- A casual visitor
Why Stephen Ministry?
Because the Bible tells us to:
- “…love one another as I have loved you.” - John 15:12
- “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” - Galatians 6:2
- “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up…” - 1 Thessalonians 5:11a
- “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” - Romans 12:15
- “…but through love serve one another.” - Galatians 5:13
- “…have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” - 1 Peter 3:8
- “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” - Ephesians 4:32
Please Contact Pastor Michael or the Church Office to be Placed in Contact With a Stephen Minister at 515.253.0330
Our Stephen Leaders are:
Karen Breeding, Carolyn and Rick Eyerly, Pastor Michael Mudlaff, and Elly Smith