Stephen Ministry
Care Shaped by Christ's Compassion
Some seasons arrive without warning. Grief, illness, loneliness, relationship struggles, or simply feeling overwhelmed can make the road ahead feel impossibly heavy. Stephen Ministry offers a caring Christian companion for the journey.
We Would Be Honored to Walk With You
When You're Hurting You Don't Have To Walk Alone
Some seasons arrive without warning. Grief, illness, loneliness, relationship struggles, or simply feeling overwhelmed can make the road ahead feel impossibly heavy. Stephen Ministry offers a caring Christian companion for the journey.
We Would Be Honored to Walk With You
What Is Stephen Ministry?
Our Stephen Ministry exists to glorify God by equipping God’s people to share Christ’s love through one-to-one distinctly Christian care to individuals who are experiencing life’s challenges and difficulties.
“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2
A Stephen Minister is. . .
A Stephen Minister is. . .
- 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’s 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 crisis
- Unemployment or job crisis
- A terminal illness
- Aging
- Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
- A chronic illness
- Relocation
- Recovery after an accident or disaster
- And many more
If you would like to speak with a Stephen Leader or request more information about Stephen Ministry at FBC, please email Matthew Boyle. Log on to www.stephenministries.org for information about the organization.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.