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What do Stephen Ministers Do?
Stephen Ministers are trained to provide one-to-one ministry by reaching out to others in time of need. Stephen Ministers are commissioned servants who complete a comprehensive 50-hours training program.
Stephen Ministers help those who are...
Hospitalized
Terminally ill
Bereaved
Lonely
In a job crisis
Disabled
Homebound
New church members
In a spiritual crisis
Looking for a caring, Christian friend
Know Someone In Need of a Stephen Minister?
Do you know someone - either you, a relative, or a friend - who is hurting and in need of Christian care? The Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator learns about this need for care from a pastor, friend (only after the person in need has granted permission) or the person themselves. The Referrals Coordinator will then meet with the person to talk about Stephen Ministry. With the person's permission, the Referrals Coordinator assigns a Stephen Minister to meet on a weekly basis with them and the Stephen Minister to provide Christian care that is strictly confidential. Please contact Janet Sheildes at jbshield@swbell.net to refer someone to the Stonebridge UMC Stephen Ministry program.
Know someone who may be interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?
Do you listen well to your friends when they have problems? Do you have a caring heart? Would you like to do something to show Gods's love to another person? Can you just be with someone who is in pain? If so, you could be a Stephen Minister! Stephen Ministers are required to attend and participate in a 50-hour training program and serve as a Stephen Minister for 18 months after completing the training program. To begin, interested individuals are asked to pick up an application at the Stephen Ministry table located in the hallway directly across from Eagle's Wings. Applications must be returned by August 2, 2010. Applicants will then complete a confidential interview process with a current Stephen Minister.
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