
Who is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are dedicated lay people who
- Provide one-on-one caring, in-depth ministry to others in time of need
- Extend the hand of Christian friendship
- Visit weekly, or as needed
- Care enough to commit to a caring relationship as long as the need exists
- Listen actively and keep confidentiality
- Encourage a care receiver to take positive steps
- Have received intensive training in helping share another's burdens
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 |
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