What Is Stephen Ministry?
Some members of our congregation have been trained to provide confidential, one-on-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. These are times when you could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private. Your Stephen Minister is there to provide the emotional and spiritual care you need when you are facing a crisis or difficulty with things like...
- loss of a loved one
- hospitalization
- divorce or separation
- loneliness or discouragement
- spiritual crisis
- unemployment or a job crisis
- a terminal illness
- aging
- a chronic illness
- relocation
- birth, adoption, miscarriage or infertility
- recovery after an accident or disaster.
How do I get connected to a Stephen Minister?
If you or someone you know could benefit from a Stephen Minister please contact the Union Church Office at 781-3013 and ask to speak to Gwen. A Stephen Leader will contact you to match you with a Stephen Minister. All Stephen Ministry relationships are paired women to women, and men to men.
How do I become a Stephen Minister?
Each applicant is carefully selected when they express an interest in becoming a Stephen Minister. Training classes are held approximately two hours each week for six months (50 hours) to instruct you in distinctively Christian caregiving skills. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister please contact the church office at 781-3013 and a Stephen Leader will get in touch with you.
Stephen Ministries St. Louis supports our congregation’s Stephen Ministry. It is a not-for-profit Christian educational organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1975, Stephen Ministries provides training and resources to thousands of congregations and organizations worldwide.
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www.stephenministries.org for more information and ministry news.
