What exactly is Stephen Ministry? It’s a ministry in our congregation in which trained and supervised lay persons, called Stephen Ministers, provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life challenges.
What to Stephen Ministers do? They are caring Christian friends who listen, understand, accept, and pray for and with care receivers who are working through a crisis or a tough time.
Are Stephen Ministers counselors? They are not counselors; they are trained lay caregivers. Their role is to listen and care–not to give advice or counsel. Stephen Ministers are also trained to recognize when a care receiver’s need exceeds what they can provide. When that happens, they work with care receivers to help them receive the level of care they really need.
If you or someone you know would like to speak with a Stephen Minister, please contact our Stephen Leader, Linda Mullen or Pastor Ron (call the church office at 847-669-9009 for their contact information).