Stephen Ministry 
Vision

The Stephen Ministers will endeavor to reach out to the congregation and community, including but not limited to, the 
ill, grieving, and needy, as 
Christ's ambassadors through 
a one-to-one relationship.

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is grounded in Jesus' command to love one another. Through one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and care they need to support them.

• Is life more than you can handle alone right now?

• Is your health, your attitude, or your relationships suffering?

• Are you adjusting to a new job, change in marital status, a serious illness, the death of a    loved one, a recent move?

• Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?

Everyone goes through difficult times. Having someone to care, to listen, to share God's love with you can help you through the confusion, stress, or loneliness you may be experiencing.

If you feel there is a need, consider allowing a Stephen Minister to walk with you on your 
journey to wholeness.

If you have any questions regarding Stephen Ministry, please contact the church office at 
815-568-6076.

What is a Stephen Minister?

A Stephen Minister is

• a child of God who walks beside a hurting person;

• a caring Christian friend who really listens;

• a lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively   Christian care.

A Stephen Minister is NOT

• a counselor or therapist;

• a problem solver;

• a casual visitor.

Stephen Ministry helps meet the needs 
of individuals who are

• hospitalized

• terminally ill

• bereaved

• in a job crisis

• new members of a church

• disabled

• homebound

• lonely

• in a spiritual crisis

• looking for a caring, 
  Christian friend.

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