What is Stephen Ministry?
St. John's Stephen Ministry is a ministry that equips lay people to provide
one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community
who are experiencing difficulties and challenges in their lives.
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 friend.
Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and
spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty,
such as:
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Loss of a loved one
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Hospitalization
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Divorce or separation
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Loneliness or discouragement
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Spiritual cries
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Unemployment or job crisis
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A terminal illness
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Incarceration
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Aging
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Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
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A chronic illness
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Relocation
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Recovery after an accident or disaster
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And many more
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry:
The identity of those receiving care and what takes
place in each caring relationship remains private.
How You Can Help:
If you or someone you know (whether it be a friend, a neighbor,
a co-worker, or a relative) is hurting in some way and could benefit
from the care of a Stephen Minister, tell them about this ministry.
Or if you are someone who is a good listener,
compassionate and prayerful, consider becoming a
Stephen Minister for our congregation.
"Love one another as I have loved you " Our current Stephen Leader Team:
John 13:34 Scott Steinke, Marty McClain, Louise Moyer
If you would like more information or feel the need to talk,
please call 777-6433 and ask for
Scott Steinke, ext. 115.