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"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
Galatians 6:2 		  Stephen Ministry, an international organization, trains lay persons to give distinctive Christian care for people in crisis. A crisis might be a time of loneliness, unemployment, depression, illness, stress, a move, birth of a child, grief, divorce, etc., which lasts briefly or is prolonged. Stephen Ministry is confidential. What goes on in this caring relationship will remain private.

Stephen Ministers receive 50 hours of intensive training in many helping skills and are involved in on-going supervision and continuing education.

A Stephen Minister meets weekly with a care receiver for as long as needed.

A Stephen Minister Is ...
  • A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting
  • A congregation member with gifts for care giving, 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 for as long as there is a need
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Stephen Ministry Continuing Education:
Continuing Education is required of all trained Stephen Ministers. Many of the topics are relevant to others as well and the congregation is invited to attend. Sessions are held on Wednesdays, twice each month, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
For further information, contact:
Jeannie Coleman at 714-731-9160.

Is God calling you to serve as a Stephen Minister?

For information on Stephen Ministry training, contact:
Jeannie Coleman, 714-731-9160 - jeanniecoleman@gmail.com

 
Testimonial & Contacts
  •  "All I can say is thank you. I was so overwhelmed and I didn't know where to begin. My Stephen Minister helped me sort through my challenges and regain my faith in God".

To confidentially request a Stephen Minister, contact one of the Referrals Coordinators:

Women's Referral Coordinator - Jan Wilson, 714-771-0951 - wilso7777@hotmail.com

Men's Referral Coordinator - Bill Ditewig, 714-505-6254 x 108 - bill@tupcsa.org


Stephen Ministry Website @
www.stephenministries.org