What is Stephen ministry
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
Who are Stephen Leaders?
Stephen Leaders are church staff, lay leaders, and pastors trained to provide ongoing leadership for their congregation’s Stephen Ministry. They are equipped for this key role through the Bridge Leader’s Training Course offered by Stephen Ministries St. Louis.
stephen ministry leaders
Our UCUMC Stephen Ministry Leaders are: Lenny Dagg, Alison Buck, Jerry Beverly, Lynda Martinez and Monica Hinson.
Who are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.
Stephen Ministers
Our UCUMC Stephen Ministers are: Dave Berkland, John Foncannon, Becky Williams, Jamie Opielski, Marcee Krkosa and Wayne Hosack.
Who are the Care Receivers?
Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you feel led to serve as a Stephen Minister or if you are in need of care please contact any of our Stephen Leaders: Rev. Cynthia Engstrom, Lenny Dagg, Jerry Beverly, Alison Buck, Monica Hinson or Lynda Martinez. (210) 659-5555