Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministries Stephen Ministry has been a Christian caring ministry of our St. Timothy congregation since 1993. Stephen Ministry was developed by Kenneth Haugk a Lutheran minister. It is a one on one caring ministry that is focused on the unique needs of the person receiving the care. A trained Stephen Minister walks with the care receiver through a difficult life challenge.

Who are Stephen Ministers?

Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who have taken 50 hours of training in topics such as confidentiality, feelings, listening, assertiveness, crisis theory and intervention and other specialized topics on grief, divorce, depression, etc. A Stephen Minister is confidential, patient, a good listener, non judgmental and able to use their life experiences and brokenness to care for others. After training the Stephen Ministers attend twice monthly supervision meetings and continuing education.

Who are Care Receivers?

Care Receivers are members of our congregation or community who are experiencing a life challenge or crisis such as grieving a loss, illness, job loss, divorce, childbirth, shut in or people who have a family member in one of these situations.

Training to become a Stephen Ministry

There is no training class scheduled at this time. If you are interested in training to become a Stephen Minister contact Brenda Parker.

In need of a Stephen Minister

If you are in need of a Stephen Minister, contact Brenda Parker or Pastor Lewis Groce.

The St. Timothy Stephen Ministry Team:

Maureen Brau

Jim Dineen

Judy Hobbs

Sue Hollister

Susan Morgenstern

Shirley Hall

Brenda Parker

Cindy Wyatt

To learn more about Stephen Ministry visit the website: www.stephenministries.org

Would you like to be a Stephen Mnister?

If you would like to be a Stephen Minister, please contact one of the following individuals to get signed up for the next training class.

Brenda Parker

Miriam Frank