Trinity United Methodist Church

Stephen Ministry

     A Stephen Minister is:

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
• A congregation member with gifts for care giving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
• A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages
• Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there is a need

  Stephen Ministers Care for People Facing Tough Times

      We all experience challenges in life---times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend.  Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty, such as---

  • Loss of a loved one
  • Hospitalization
  • Divorce or separation
  • Loneliness or discouragement
  • Spiritual crises
  • Unemployment or a job crisis
  • A terminal illness
  • Incarceration
  • Aging
  • A chronic Illness
  • And many more

       Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry.  The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

  What Stephen Ministers Are NOT:
   

  • Professional Counselors or Therapists
  • Professional Pastors

  If you or someone you know could benefit from Stephen Ministry, contact Pastor Ed Rhodes at the Church office @ 223-7772 or contact one of the Stephen Leaders:  Susan Schuller 223-2245 and Debbie Toney 223-4690 Trinity’s Stephen Ministers:  Debby English, Walter Martin, Gayla Cox, Doug Kulik and Zane Seals