Stephen Ministry

“They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit…And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem…”
Acts: 6: 5-7



What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is a non-denominational program founded in 1975 by Lutheran minister and psychologist, Dr. Kenneth Haughk. Currently there are over 6,000 congregations worldwide participating in this distinctively Christian, confidential, one-to-one ministry.



A Stephen Minister cares for someone who is...
An adult (18 years+) who is a part of our church family (do NOT have to be a member) OR connected to our church family who is:

• Hospitalized or experiencing recovery
  
• Grieving the loss of a loved one
  
• Lonely or discouraged
  
• Separated or in the process of a divorce
  
• Dying, as well as the family members of those who are seriously ill
  
• Experiencing job loss or financial setback
  
• Burdened with the daily care of another person
  
• Struggling with their faith
  
• Pregnant or feeling overwhelmed by parenthood
  
• Battling challenging family dynamics
  

• A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
  
• A caring Christian friend who really listens
  
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in Christian care-giving
  
• Compassionate, full of empathy
  
• Full of faith
  
• Skilled
  
• Trustworthy
  

A Stephen Minister is NOT

• A counselor or therapist
  
• A problem-solver
  
• A casual visitor
  

For information on receiving or becoming a Stephen Minister, please
contact...

Rev Tim Boeglin
Pastoral Liaison

Jane Schopper
Stephen Leader