Stephen Ministry     

The Stephen Ministry Program is a nondenominational effort that includes over 100 denomination and over 7800 enrolled congregations.  It is a lay caring one-to-one confidential ministry by trained parishioners. 

Stephen Ministers are committee Christian people who ...

• express God's care through their lives to others;
• receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;
• are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training;
• visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care;
• participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;
• are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;
• serve for at least two years;
• receive continuing education and skill building through their years of service.

Stephen Ministry

We like to think of summer as being a relaxing, enjoyable time. But hurts, struggles, crises, and problems don’t take a vacation. If you are experiencing a difficult time, you don’t have to suffer alone. Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and provide one to one Christian care to help you through whatever you are facing.

To find out about Stephen Ministry, contact any Stephen Leader: Interim Associate Pastor Linda Bailey, Dorothy Anderson, Jan Ettle, Joyce Huber, Bill Madsen, Norm Metz, or Joanne Moum.