July Stephen Ministry Article
Stephen Ministry Q and A
What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry is a caring ministry of New Song UMC. Through Stephen Ministry, our church provides high-quality, confidential, Christ-centered care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing life's challenges.
Who are Stephen Ministers? They are members of our church who have completed 50 hours of training to provide one-on-one, Christ-centered care. Each Stephen Minister is paired with a person who is facing a difficult time in life – men are matched with men, women with women – and meets weekly for an hour with that person to listen, encourage, pray, and provide compassionate support.
I’m going through a rough patch in my life – can a Stephen Minister help me? Stephen Ministers walk alongside people experiencing a wide range of challenges -- grief and loss, divorce or separation, job loss or transition, loneliness, illness or hospitalization, caregiving responsibilities, major life changes and other personal struggles. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
How can I connect with a Stephen Minister? To learn more or request a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Misty or Chaplain Kathy. They will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. All requests and conversations are handled with care and confidentiality.
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? Training for new Stephen Ministers begins this September and includes weekly evening classes at the church. If you feel called to provide compassionate care to others, we invite you to learn more. To express your interest, sign up on the interest sheet or contact the church office. For questions, contact a member of the Stephen Leader Team: Ken Riddlesworth, Chaplain Kathy Norris, Pastor Kathleen Puntar or Pastor Misty Howick.
Where can I find more information? Visit the Stephen Ministry website to learn more about this caring ministry: stephenministries.org
Who are Stephen Ministers? They are members of our church who have completed 50 hours of training to provide one-on-one, Christ-centered care. Each Stephen Minister is paired with a person who is facing a difficult time in life – men are matched with men, women with women – and meets weekly for an hour with that person to listen, encourage, pray, and provide compassionate support.
I’m going through a rough patch in my life – can a Stephen Minister help me? Stephen Ministers walk alongside people experiencing a wide range of challenges -- grief and loss, divorce or separation, job loss or transition, loneliness, illness or hospitalization, caregiving responsibilities, major life changes and other personal struggles. You don’t have to face these challenges alone.
How can I connect with a Stephen Minister? To learn more or request a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Misty or Chaplain Kathy. They will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. All requests and conversations are handled with care and confidentiality.
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? Training for new Stephen Ministers begins this September and includes weekly evening classes at the church. If you feel called to provide compassionate care to others, we invite you to learn more. To express your interest, sign up on the interest sheet or contact the church office. For questions, contact a member of the Stephen Leader Team: Ken Riddlesworth, Chaplain Kathy Norris, Pastor Kathleen Puntar or Pastor Misty Howick.
Where can I find more information? Visit the Stephen Ministry website to learn more about this caring ministry: stephenministries.org
Sometimes the most healing gift is having someone
who will listen, care, and walk beside you.
Stephen Ministry provides that support.
who will listen, care, and walk beside you.
Stephen Ministry provides that support.
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