Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry​
The purpose of the Community United Methodist Church Stephen Ministry is to provide ongoing one-on-one Christian care to all in need within our congregation and Elm Grove, Brookfield and the larger community. To learn about Stephen Ministries worldwide visit: http://www.stephenministries.org
What Is Stephen Ministry?
Based on the story found in Acts 6.1-6, seven laypersons were trained and blessed by the disciples to carry on the care ministry in the early church. In similar ways, Stephen Ministers augment pastoral care in a congregation. Stephen Ministers, after training, will be able to respond to:
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People who are hospitalized
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Those who are grieving
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Those suffering loneliness or discouragement
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The divorced or separated
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Those who are affected by death
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Unemployed persons
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People who are homebound or institutionalized
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Those dealing with moving and the losses/challenges of relocation
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Parents grappling with loss when children leave home
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Those convalescing or rehabilitating
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New parents
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Single parents
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Victims of natural or human-caused disaster
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Those in spiritual crisis
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Many other circumstances that we may find ourselves facing
A STEPHEN MINISTER IS…….
· A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
· A congregation member with the gifts of caregiving, 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’s a need
WE’RE READY, THIS IS YOUR MINISTRY…….
You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here’s what you can do:
PRAY - ACCEPT CARE - TELL A FRIEND - CONSIDER BECOMING a Stephen Minister
For more information call Community at 262-782-4060.
