Stephen Ministry


Stephen Ministry


	Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People through People Feeling Burdened or Overwhelmed? Stephen Ministry is a special, confidential ministry of presence in which one Christian reaches out to another in a time of need. Through a one-on-one caring relationship, one who is hurting receives support and care during a difficult time. A Stephen Minister is a trained lay member of St. Andrew’s who will: visit with you regularly listen be absolutely confidential offer resources and referrals if needed pray for you offer Christian love and support A Stephen Minister is… a caring, supportive Christian person who has a desire to be with you in times of illness, need, grief, or crisis. Stephen Ministry extends into the hospital and the nursing or retirement home as well as the home. Needs that a Stephen Minister can be helpful with… grief depression hospitalization job loss loneliness being new in town birth of a baby disappointment health problems life changes retirement fear family problems Could a Stephen Minister help you? Do any of these questions sound like yours? Am I hurting? Have I recently suffered a loss? Does it seem as if my problems are taking over my life? Is my job overwhelming me? Am I feeling lonely? Do I wish I could talk with someone? Have changes caused readjustments in my lifestyle? Do I doubt God’s presence and love for me? How do I get started? If you would like to consider asking for a Stephen Minister, contact Debbie Dowd, Rebecca Gray, or a member of the clergy.