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Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people.
Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit Christian training organization based in St. Louis. Since 1975 Stephen Ministries has provided high-quality, Christ-centered training and resources to more than 9,000 congregations and from more than 100 denominations.
Stephen Ministry at Central
 Our congregation’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 – there are times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry with trained ministers who are ready to provide emotional and spiritual care when a crisis may arise such as: loss of a loved one, hospitalization, divorce or separation, loneliness or discouragement, spiritual crisis, terminal illness, unemployment or a job crisis, chronic illness and many more difficult circumstances.
Pastors will always be there on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis. But there are always many more needs for ongoing one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves. Stephen Ministers are not counselors, but through their 50 hours of training, they can support and extend the care that pastors can provide.
- Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister?
- Do you know someone else – perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative – who could benefit from Stephen Ministry?
- Are you interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister?
Then talk with a pastor of Stephen Leader - or contact the church office – to learn more.
Stephen Leaders
Stephen Leader Team Coordinator –
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Awareness Building Coordinator – Stephania Cude
Referral Coordinator and Continuing Education Coordinator –
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Training and Supervision Coordinator – Pam Lockard |
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Stephen Ministry Training Timeline |
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Monday, July 12th Deadline for submitting Stephen Minister applications
Pick up applications in the Narthex or online.
July-August Interview process for applicants
Stephen Ministry training begins Thursday September 2nd through Thursday November 18th from 6:30-9:00pm
Weekend sessions:
First weekend in October
First weekend in November |
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We Are a Stephen Minister Congregation |
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Stephen Ministry, multiplies ministry! Our Stephen Ministry provides God's love to people who are hurting. Lay people are trained to support and extend the care that our pastors continue to provide. Our pastors will always be on the front lines of care, but there are many more needs for ongoing, one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves. A Stephen Minister will 'be there' for as long as there is a need. To learn how to become or recieve care from a Stephen Minister please talk to a
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"Love one another, as I have loved you." John 13:34 |
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Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who receive special training to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our church and our community who are experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, and many other life difficulties.
To learn how to become or receive care from a Stephen Minister, talk to a pastor or Stephen Leader.
"Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep." Romans 12:25 |
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We Are a Stephen Minister Congregation! |
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Are you going through a difficult time? Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who LISTEN, CARE, ENCOURAGE, and PROVIDE emotional and spiritual support to people who are facing a crisis or grief through tough times. The care you'll receive is CONFIDENTIAL, FREE, and VERY HELPFUL.
To learn how you or a friend, co-worker, neighbor, or relative can receive care, talk to a pastor or Stephen Leader.
"Love one another as I have loved you." John 13:34 |
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