Stephen Ministers extend the care of the congregations to those with a variety of needs.
First Presbyterian Church's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
We all experience challenges in life - times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as:
- Loss of a loved one
- Hospitalization
- Divorce or separation
- Loneliness or discouragement
- Spiritual crisis
- Unemployment or a job crisis
- Chronic or terminal illness
- Incarceration
- Aging
- Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
- Relocation
- Recovery after an accident or disaster
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free