Stephen Ministry
The St. Luke United Methodist Church Stephen Ministry team seeks to “fulfill the law of Christ” by touching the lives of hurting people with the healing love of Jesus
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them.
- Is life more than you can handle alone right now?
- Is your health, your attitude, or your relationships suffering?
- Are you adjusting to a new job, change in marital status, a serious illness, the death of a loved one, or a recent move?
- Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?
Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, and to share God's love with you can help you get through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing.
What is a Stephen Minister
A Stephen Minister is . . .
- A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
- A caring Christian friend who takes the time to really listen
- A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
- Trained in confidentiality
A Stephen Minister is not . . .
- A counselor or therapist
- A problem–solver
- A casual visitor
Who do they help?
We help those who are
- Hospitalized
- Bereaved
- Disabled
- Lonely
- In a spiritual crisis
- Terminally ill
- In a job crisis
- Homebound
- New church members
- Looking for a caring, Christian friend
How can I receive one?
If you would like to meet with or need a Stephen Minister, or know someone else who does, please call Suzanne Cobb at 776-2012 extension 104.
How do I become one?
If you are interested in fulfilling Paul's command in Galatians 6 to “carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ”, please call Linda Gressel to discuss your interest in being a Stephen Minister.
