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| About Stephen Ministries |
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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
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.
Then talk with a pastor of Stephen Leader - or contact the church office – to learn more. Stephen LeadersStephen Leader Team Coordinator – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Awareness Building Coordinator – Stephania Cude Referral Coordinator and Continuing Education Coordinator – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Training and Supervision Coordinator – Pam Lockard |
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.