Stephen Ministry
Christ Caring for People Through People
Stephen Ministry equips people to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community.
Stephen Ministers express God's care through their lives to others; receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts; visit other people regularly and dependably, offer Christian support and care; and remain committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship.
FUMC Stephen Ministers will begin their serving ministry after we have completed our first round of training. Jody Wallin and Rev. Jeanie Williams attended the Stephen Ministry Leader training in March of 2008 and were commissioned as Stephen Ministry Leaders in April of 2008. The second Stephen Minister group training at our church will begin
October 6, 2009.
For more information or if you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact Jody Wallin.
Stephen Ministry meets the needs of people, including but not limited to:
- The hospitalized
- The terminally ill and their families
- People who move into or out of our community
- Those grieving a death or serious loss
- The homebound and institutionalized
- Prisoners, ex-offenders and their families
- Those with a job crisis
- The aging and elderly
- Those with disabilities and their families
- Those needing the support of a Christian friend
- Those facing life transitions
- The separated or divorced
- Households experiencing birth or adoption
- Those in spiritual crisis