STEPHEN MINISTRY at Chapel in the Pines

“Bear one another’s burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6: 2

What is Stephen Ministry?
In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to those in need of care.  Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it.

Who may need a Stephen Minister?
People who are dealing with:

• Family frustrations and challenges                           
• Loneliness
• Illness
• Separation or divorce
• Loss of a loved one
• Being home-bound
• A new baby
• Death and dying
• Low self-esteem or feeling down
• Loss of a job
• Financial setbacks
• Loss of faith or hope
• Aging
• Changes in their lives
• And other concerns

Consider Stephen Ministry even if it’s a little problem. A problem isn’t little if it’s yours.

A Stephen Minister is:

• a trained lay volunteer
• a good listener
• trained in confidentiality
• supervised for quality care
• ready to offer God’s love through a Christian caring relationship on a one-to-one basis.
• someone who will encourage and pray with someone in need of care.
• someone who walks beside a hurting person.
• there to care!

Interested in learning more about receiving the care of a Stephen Minister?
If you would like to receive the support of a Stephen Minister or if you know someone who could benefit from this program, please contact a Stephen Leader. Click here to connect to one of them.

Interested in learning more about being a Stephen Minister?

Begin by talking to one of our active Stephen Leaders and they can tell you more:

Sue Ellen Holleman
Susan Mantz

Mary Donna Pond*
Becky Sommer-Peterson

Melissa Staples

Lee Werley

*indicates active Stephen Leader

Click here for Stephen Ministry FAQ (frequently asked questions).