Is God nudging you to service? Stephen Ministry congregations equip and empower lay caregivers—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Men and women are needed for this vital ministry! Put your compassionate heart and desire t … [Read more...]
The Meaning of the Stephen Ministry Logo
The Stephen Ministry logo tells a story—the story of a care receiver’s journey from brokenness toward wholeness through the cross of Jesus. It is a journey made possible by “Christ caring for people through people,” which is the Stephen Ministry motto. ~ shared from the Stephen Ministry website … [Read more...]
Who Are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers have a heart for caring ministry. They are laypeople in the congregation who have completed a 50-hour intensive training by their Stephen Leaders that equip them to provide one-to-one Christ-centered care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers are people with a compassionate … [Read more...]
Why the name “Stephen” for Stephen Ministry?
In the book of Acts, chapter 6, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since the time of the Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a hallmark of the Christian faith community. ~ shared from the Stephen Ministry website … [Read more...]
