Request a Stephen Minister

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
(Galatians 6:2)

What is Stephen Ministry?

A distinctively Christian confidential caregiving available to people going through difficult times and who are in need of support in their lives.
It is a Christ-centered ministry, where God is the cure giver.
It is part of a parish’s pastoral care ministry.

A member of a parish who has answered God’s call to use his/her God given gifts to follow Jesus’ caring footsteps as a Christian care giver.
Stephen Ministers are carefully recruited, selected, trained for over 50 hours and then participate in regular supervision meetings to provide the best possible care.
They are prepared to enter into confidential, one-to-one relationships where they will listen, pray, extend acceptance, and provide distinctively Christian care.
A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity – confidential.
Someone who will walk with you throughout your difficult time; someone who will “be there” for you, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there is a need.

Stephen Ministers provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are:

Grieving the death of a loved one
Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization
Lonely or discouraged
Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness
Dealing with divorce or separation
Caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Unemployed or in a job crisis
Disabled or caring for a disabled family member
Moving or relocating
Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child
Homebound or institutionalized
Transitioning into retirement
Dealing with the crisis of aging
Experiencing a spiritual crisis
Victims of a disaster or accident
And people facing countless other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supportive Christian friend.

God does not intend for you to struggle alone

If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, please contact the Stephen Ministry Team at one of the parish sites!