STEPHEN MINISTRY at Westminster
“Bear one another's burdens and thus fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6: 2
What is Stephen Ministry?
In Stephen Ministry congregations, lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to those in need of care (called Care Receivers). These may include people who are bereaved, hospitalized, terminally ill, separated, divorced, unemployed, relocated, and others facing a crisis or just experiencing difficult times.
Stephen Ministry helps pastors and congregations provide quality caring ministry for as long as people need it.
Who may need a Stephen Minister?
People who are dealing with:
- Illness
- Family frustrations and challenges
- Loneliness
- Illness
- Families of those who are ill
- Separation or divorce
- Loss of a loved one
- Being shut in
- A new baby
- Terminal Illness
- Low self-esteem or feeling down
- Loss of a job
- Financial setbacks
- Struggling with faith in God
- Aging
- Facing changes in their lives
- And other concerns
Consider Stephen Ministry even if it's a little problem. Little problems can become big problems.
A Stephen Minister is:
- a trained lay volunteer
- a good listener
- trained in confidentiality
- supervised for quality care
- ready to offer God's love through a Christian caring relationship on a one-to-one basis.
A Stephen Minister is someone who will encourage and pray with their Care Receiver.
A Stephen Minister walks beside a hurting person.
Stephen Ministers are there to care!
Interested in learning more about receiving the care of a Stephen Minister?
If you would like to receive the support of a Stephen Minister or if you know someone who could benefit from this program, please contact Sue Carr, Interim Director of Pastoral Care.
Interested in learning more about being a Stephen Minister?
Begin by talking to one of our Stephen Leaders and they can tell you more:
Susan Carr
scarr@westminsterpc.org610-399-3377, x114 Dennis Dean
dennis.l.dean@guycarp.com610-399-6817 Virginia Jaeger
virginiajaeger@comcast.net610-918-1939 Susan Morris
Susanmorris814@hotmail.com610-793-4244 Mindy Murray 610-431-7556 Mary Anna Reimann
swmreimann@aol.com610-444-5104 New classes are usually held every two years and Stephen Ministers make a two year commitment to train and serve. More information about our training schedule.