An overview
“Love one another…as I have loved you.” John 13:34
Christ Caring for People Through People
A ministry of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide Christian Care to individuals who are experiencing a time of transition or difficulty. This care is CONFIDENTIAL. It emphasizes God as the cure giver and Stephen Ministers as care givers. The
What is a Stephen Minister…….?
- Someone who’s been trained extensively to provide care for people in need of extra comfort and support
- Someone who continues to receive continuing education and supervision for caring relationships
- Someone who will hold a confidence
- Someone who is committed to making regular caring visits
Who might need a Stephen Minister? Someone who is…
(not limited to the following)
- A new parent
- A new church member
- An “empty nester
- Retiring
- In personal/spiritual crisis
- Hospitalized/ill
- Bereaved
- Loss of job/job difficulty
- A single parent
- Lonely
- Homebound
- Disabled
- Changing jobs
- Moving or just moved
