Stephen Ministry
Bear one anothers burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
We live in a fast-paced and fragmented world. People suffer crises and tragedies, but they often dont have caregivers they can count on. Family members and friends may be scattered across the continent or even the world. Neighborhoods rarely offer the support they once did. So when crisis or challenge hits, many people have no one to turn to and end up facing it alone.
Caring for people in need or crisis is at the heart of our congregations ministry. Involving well-chosen, trained, and supervised lay people is a natural, highly effective and thoroughly biblical way to meet the growing needs for care within our congregation and to reach out with Christs love to hurting people. That is exactly what the Stephen Ministry is all about.
In late January we will begin our first Stephen Ministry training class. The Stephen Ministers will receive in-depth, biblically based, practical training that will hone their caring skills, nurture their spiritual growth, and equip them to care competently and confidentially.
If you are interested in this exciting new ministry and determining whether your gifts are right for Stephen Ministry, please contact Suzanne Biddix at outreach_shepherdsvoice.org.
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