What is Stephen Ministry?
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV).
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team
of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care
to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team
of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care
to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
Who’s Involved in Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Leaders are church staff, lay leaders, and pastors trained to provide ongoing leadership for their congregation’s Stephen Ministry.
They are equipped for this key role through the Stephen Leader Training Course offered by Stephen Ministries leaders at Crossroads Bible Church
They are equipped for this key role through the Stephen Leader Training Course offered by Stephen Ministries leaders at Crossroads Bible Church
Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting.
A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person
once a week for about an hour. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life,
but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.
A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person
once a week for about an hour. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life,
but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.
Receiving care from Stephen Ministry
Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty.
Potential care receivers first meet with a Stephen Leader who assesses their needs for care and matches them
with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.
Over the years, well over one-and-a-half million people have benefited from the one-to-one, Christ-centered care of a Stephen Minister.
This care is entirely confidential—no one knows the identity of a care receiver except for their
Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader who paired them together.
Potential care receivers first meet with a Stephen Leader who assesses their needs for care and matches them
with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.
Over the years, well over one-and-a-half million people have benefited from the one-to-one, Christ-centered care of a Stephen Minister.
This care is entirely confidential—no one knows the identity of a care receiver except for their
Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader who paired them together.
The Blessings of Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry multiplies blessings throughout the church and community.
Congregations carry out Christ’s commandment to “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12 RSV) in a powerful and practical way.
Pastors have a team of gifted, trained, and committed lay caregivers ready to minister to hurting people.
Laypeople nurture and use their gifts in meaningful ministry, growing spiritually as they serve others.
People who are hurting have a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support.
In short, Stephen Ministry helps carry out the mission of the church.
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Congregations carry out Christ’s commandment to “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12 RSV) in a powerful and practical way.
Pastors have a team of gifted, trained, and committed lay caregivers ready to minister to hurting people.
Laypeople nurture and use their gifts in meaningful ministry, growing spiritually as they serve others.
People who are hurting have a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support.
In short, Stephen Ministry helps carry out the mission of the church.
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