STEPHEN MINISTRY
STEPHEN MINISTRY
The Stephen Series from Stephen Ministries is a complete system for training and organizing lay people to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the Good Shepherd congregation and in the surrounding Sahuarita/Green Valley community.
Want to Learn More about Becoming a Stephen Minister?
If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister talk with one of our Stephen Ministry Leaders: Linda Redfield, Lyn Nowakowski or Judy Holcomb.
Stephen Ministry Application (PDF file)
Learn more, visit the Stephen Ministries website.
What do Stephen Ministers do?
What Is a Stephen Minister?
• Listen
• Explore feelings
• Pray
• Share Christ’s love
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend to the caregiving process
• and leave the results to God
Stephen Ministers care for people who are:
• Grieving
• In a crisis
• In need of long-term care
• Dying
• Hospitalized
• Divorcing
• Experiencing losses as they age
• Going through a crisis of childbirth
• The family and friends of people in crisis
What Is a Stephen Minister?
A Stephen Minister is . . .
• A child of God who walks beside a hurting person;
• A caring Christian who really listens;
• A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;
• A person who is ready to focus on your needs;
• A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential; and
• Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.
A Stephen Minister is NOT . . .
• A counselor or therapist;
• A problem-solver;
• Someone who runs errands or helps with chores; or
• A casual visitor.