Stephen Ministry
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. —Galatians 6:2
Is life more than you can handle right now?
Is your health, attitude, or relationship suffering?
Would you like to have someone in your life who could support you during this time?
Someone is waiting to assist you in this difficult time.
Need a Stephen Minister
The Stephen Ministry at First Presbyterian is one important way we seek to live out this scriptural call by becoming ministers of God’s love and care to one another. In a one-on-one caring relationship, people who are hurting receive support and love. Stephen Ministers have the gifts of compassion, listening, and prayer. They receive extensive training to equip them to enter into caring and confidential relationships with persons going through a difficult time such as illness, loss of a loved one, divorce, or job loss. Having someone to care, listen, pray, and share God’s love with you can help you in a challenging season. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each visit remains private. If you feel a need in your life that could be met by the Christian caring of a supportive Stephen Minister, contact Rev. Dr. Sandra Randleman.
Become a Stephen Minister
Do you want to become a Stephen Minister? If you feel a call to become a Stephen Minister, a caring Christian who can support members of your congregation in need, you may apply to enter the next training program. The training required to become a Stephen Minister is to:
- Complete 50 hours of training.
- Commit to meeting with a care receiver, usually once a week.
- Attend supervision meetings every two weeks.
- Commit to two years of service to the congregation as a Stephen Minister.
If you are interested in the Stephen Minister program, contact Rev. Dr. Sandra Randleman.
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