Stephen Ministry equips people to provide confidential Christian care to those in congregations and communities who are experiencing a difficult time in their lives.
Stephen Ministers care for others during hard times, such as these:
Hospitalization
Separation/Divorce
Loss through a death
Loneliness
Spiritual crisis
Terminal illness
Job crisis
Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
Incarceration
Chronic illness
Relocation
Accident or disaster recovery
Who can become a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are caring Christian people who befriend a person in need. They receive 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care. They meet with the person in need for about an hour each week. They come alongside the person during a difficult journey praying, listening, and encouraging the person along their walk.
Stephen Ministers are Children of God supporting hurting people and showing them Christ’s care and love.
Yes… I Might Be Interested In Having A Stephen Minster Assigned To Me
If you are experiencing difficulties in your life and you would like to explore the possibility of having a trained Stephen Minister assigned to you, please click on the link below, or contact the church office at (847) 359-1549.
Your submission and interest will be held in the strictest of confidence. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of everything we do in Stephen Ministry. You are in no way making any commitments… this is simply checking things out to see if a Stephen Minister might be of help to you.
Please click HERE to submit your request to be contacted.
Stephen Ministry News: February 2010
New Class Commissioning: July 18, 2010
Our new Stephen Ministry class is on the verge of completing their first 50 hours of training. On July 18th, we will be commissioned as Stephen Ministers. Our training will continue, but we will also have the privilege of being assigned to help a Care Receiver. We will walk with them through whatever trial they may be going through. However, we know for certain that we can only do this because we have the assurance that GOD WALKS WITH US both. He holds our hands, holds us up through the storm, and gives us His peace. We are so privileged to be given this ministry! Please pray for us as we continue on this journey.
I’d like to learn more about becoming a Stephen Minister!
Praise God! Please click on the following link and submit your information. A representative of our Stephen’s Ministry will contact you to explore the opportunity and to answer all of your questions. Alternatively, you may contact the church office at: (847) 359-1549.
Please click HERE to submit your request to be contacted.