Stephen Ministry… …is a system of training and organizing lay people to provide
one-to-one Christian care to people in and around our congregation.
…increases significantly the number of congregation members equipped
to provide quality Christian care so that fewer of those in need “fall
between the cracks.”
…is an extension of pastoral care which is in addition to, and
not in the place of, the ministry and care provided by the pastor.
…gives our pastor renewed joy and satisfaction as he equips others
and in that way, extends the reach of their own ministries.
…enables those who receive care to grow in a deeper relationship
with their Lord.
…encourages those cared for to care for others, to “love as they
have been loved.”
…builds a strong and supportive ministry team between the pastor
and the lay people who together bring God’s care to others.
…enables the entire congregation to grow as a warm, loving, nurturing
community.
…is a proven system for multiplying caring ministry in congregations.
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