Mission statement

• To Believe: Stephen Ministers actively represent Christ to care receivers in their time of need, enriching their life situation and their relationship with God.
• To Belong: Our congregation takes ownership of Stephen Ministry and utilizes it through active referrals and participation in Stephen Ministry-sponsored programs.
• To Serve: Our Stephen Ministry program provides an ample supply of competent, fully trained care givers for people in need within and outside our faith community.

Stephen Leaders

• Pam Montgomery
• Kim Sweet
• Diane Bowker
• Lila Thome

Time Frame: Two-year commitment.

Responsibilities

The Stephen Ministry Program is a caring, non-judgmental and confidential one-to-one relationship between a trained volunteer and a person experiencing a difficult time or transition in their life. Stephen Ministers complete a six-month course covering Christian care-giving and crisis intervention. In addition, they are committed to providing a listening and supportive environment to those in need of care.

If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please fill out an application. Place it in a sealed envelope and put it in the brown box or give it to Pastor Jennifer. All applications are confidential. If you would like more information about Stephen Ministry, please contact Pam Montgomery or a Stephen Leader.

Deadline for applications are January 31, 2008

Meetings

2008 Class begins February 19.
Every Tuesday from 6:30 till 9:00

Supervision
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 7:00 till 8:30

Contact

Chairperson Kim Sweet