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Christ Caring for People through People
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry equips people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals within our congregation and the community.
Who is a Stephen Minister?
• Someone who walks beside a person who is hurting.
• A congregation member who exercises compassion, care giving and friendship.
• A person who has received 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training.
• Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about one hour each week, as long as there is a need.
Stephen Ministers Care for People Facing Tough Times
We all experience challenges in life-times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty.
Types of Crisis
• Grieving
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Spiritual crisis
• Unemployment or job issues
• Terminal Illness
• Incarceration
• Aging
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
• Chronically ill
• Relocation
• Recovery after an accident or disaster
• And moreIf you are feeling the call to be a part of the joy, growth, and service of being a Stephen Minister, you will find the following information helpful. Training Info
Smoky Hill Vineyard Church Stephen Ministry Coordination Team
Richard Powell | Pastoral Care and Counseling Ministries
Anna Ratliff | Ministry Development
Chelsea Stow | Stephen Leader
Gary Martin | Stephen Leader
Jeremy Clere | Stephen Leader
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