Stephen Ministry



"Bear one another's burdens,
and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2


Stephen Ministry Is Our Congregation's One-to-One Caregiving Ministry


As Stephen Ministers walk with you through your troubled times when life can seem barren or forlorn, God works to plant a seed
of hope and healing in your life.

And don't many of us go through troubled times in our lives at one time or another?


What do Stephen Ministers do?

Stephen Ministers:

  • Are There To Support You And Care For You During Your Troubled Times
  • Listen To Your Concerns With A Compassionate Heart
  • Share Christ's Love With You And Pray With You
  • Share Parish and Community Resource Information As Appropriate
  • Maintain Confidentiality Of All Aspects Of The Caring Relationship With You
  • Attend Faithfully To The Caregiving Process 
Stephen Ministers care for people facing troubled times such as:
  • Death And Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One
  • Hospitalization or Hospitalization Of A Loved One
  • Chronic Illness, Cancer and Other Illnesses
  • Divorce And All The Concerns Associated With It
  • The Stresses Of Long Term Care For Aging And Other Family Members
  • Loss Of Employment And Employment Concerns
  • Loneliness Or Discouragement
  • Other Crises In Your Life Where You Need The Support Of
         A Caring Heart And A Listening Ear To Travel With You Through Your Difficult Times

Stephen Ministry is YOUR Ministry

You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry.  Here's what you can do:
  • Pray for God to bring hope and healing to the hurting people of our parish
         through our Stephen Ministry
  • Accept Care from a Stephen Minister during your times of need. 
         God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.
  • Tell A Friend, Neighbor, Coworker, or Relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
  • If you are a good listener and a compassionate person,
         Prayerfully Consider Becoming A Stephen Minister.


"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other."                             
                                                                                         1 Thessalonians 5:11                                 


Would you like to have a Stephen Minister to journey with you                            
as you face a difficulty in your life?                            


To ask for a Stephen Minister 
contact Jim Schumacher 214-893-7372 and Dottie McGuill at 972-596-1725
                   
   We are here to walk with you through your troubled times                             


For information about becoming a Stephen Minister,
contact Dottie McGuill at 972-596-1725          
 
                   
Stephen Ministry Commissioning April 18, 2010