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| The Stephen Ministry |
The Stephen Ministry slogan is “Christ Caring for People through People.” This program trains
and “equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals . . . who
are experiencing difficulties in their lives.” Stephen Ministry care involves listening and talking
with the care receiver, and praying with and for that person.
St. Peter was involved in Stephen Ministry several years ago, and we are pleased to join 1st
Methodist and Epworth Methodist in renewing this effort. Two of our St. Peter family have
completed the initial training. Kathryn Jones and Sarah Hadfield have been commissioned as
Stephen Ministers.
As Stephen Ministers, we will meet regularly for supervision and continuing education, in addition
to meeting our care receivers. Confidentiality is of utmost importance in this ministry, and to that
end, caregivers may work with care receivers from other congregations. Stephen Ministry care is
available to those not affiliated with a particular congregation as well.
We ask for your help to further our work by praying for us and the care receivers we will serve,
and by telling others in need about our Stephen Ministry.