What is Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry offers a proven, effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered and confidential care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.  Click here to learn more from people who have received care from a Stephen Minister.

Why Is This Ministry Needed?

Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2 NRSV)

Our Stephen Ministry exists to serve God by providing Christian care to hurting people who are experiencing life‘s challenges and difficulties. We believe that God does not want any of us to suffer alone, but wants us to love, encourage, and care for one another. Stephen Ministry is a Biblical solution for equipping those specially gifted and trained people in our congregation for care-giving, leaving the cure-giving to God. For examples of possible needs for Stephen Ministry click here.



How Does Stephen Ministry Work?

After a referral interview, a person who is having a life difficulty is matched with a trained Stephen Minister. The Stephen Minister meets with the care receiver to provide emotional and spiritual support. A Stephen Minister provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for about an hour. Every month, Stephen Ministers gather with their Stephen Ministry Leaders for supervision and continuing education.

Can A Stephen Minister Help You?

Could you or someone you know benefit from confidential, one-to-one care and support from a Stephen Minister? If you or someone you care about is interested, please contact us by calling the church office at 810-629-2132. You will be contacted with our Referrals Coordinator soon.

How Does The Referrals Process Work?

To find out how the referral process works, please click here.