Stephen Ministry

Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. --Galatians 6:2

What is the Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christan one-on-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and our community. A Stephen minister can listen, offer resources and referrals, pray with and for you, and offer Christian love and support, while maintaining your privacy and confidentiality. They are caring, supportive Christian people who have a desire to be with you in a time of need, grief or crisis.

Whom Do I Call?
If you are in need of a Stephen Minister or know someone who is, or if you would like to learn more about the program, please call the church office or fill out the form below. You need will be handled with upmost confidentiality.

Does Someone I Know or Do I .....

...have confusion about events in personal life?
...feel a loss of control with life and its problems?
...doubt God’s presence and love?
...feel immersed in pain?
...have job worries that seem too great to handle?
...feel lonely

...wish there was someone to share thoughts with?
...have life changes & readjustments in lifestyle?
...have difficulty making decisions and finding answers?
...have a recent significant loss?
...ever feel the need to just have someone to listen?

Stephen Ministers can offer support with various crisis including...

...Pregnancy/Childbirth ...Unwanted Pregnancy

...Single Parenthood ...Empty Nest

...Financial Problems ...Unemployment
...Retirement ...Aging Parents

...Chronic illness ...Disability

...At Home Shut-ins ...Terminal Illness

...Faith Issues ...Lonliness/Depression

...Bereavement/Grief ...Death and Dying

...Marital Problems ...Divorce

...Job Change ...Work Problems

...Nursing Home Shut-ins

At First Presbyterian we have had over 50 members trained as Stephen Ministers and even more members who have received the love and encouragement of someone walking along side them in their time of need. We currently have seven active Stephen Ministers. Our resources are available to YOU! The Stephen Ministry library includes books for Stephen minister continuing education, speaker notes, and other resources.

If you are interested in “checking out” any of the Stephen Ministry resources, contact a Stephen Leader or read more about the Stephen Ministry Program at www.stephenministries.org.

Please fill out the form below if you would like to be contacted by a Stephen Minister.