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what a stephen minister does
They listen, care, pray, and offer support through tough times.
How much does it cost to become trained as a Stephen Minister
some stephen minister groups such as Faith UMC pay for the training.
why would anyone need a stephen minister
when going through any dificult time that one may suffer in life
There are many very real types of help that are needed, will my Stephen Minister help me watch my children, mow my lawn or clean my house?
No. They can refer you to places that provide services as needed. You will decide whether or not to use the suggested services.
Who Can be a Stephen Minister
anyone who Significantly cares about others and keep anything they hear confidential
What is the time commitment for a Stephen Minister?
Visiting a care receiver for about one hour per week, plus bi-monthly supervision meetings.
How much does it cost to have a Stephen Minister?
Nothing, it is free
Could my spouse and I, together, talk to a Stephen Minister about our problems?
Stephen Ministry is strictly one-to-one care giving. You and your spouse could each have your own Stephen Minister, and meet at different times or places.
Do Stephen Ministers need special training, if so, what and where
Yes, 50 hours, classes in their own churchor neighboring churches taught by Stephen Leaders who follow the national Stephen Ministry studies & guidelines.
how can you become a Stephen Minster?
The process begins with indicating your interest to any of the Stephen Leader
Who can have a stephen Minister?
Adults (18+) facing crises like loneliness, grief, or health struggles.
How do you match up Stephen Ministers with Care Receivers?
Stephen Ministry always matches same gender; it also takes into consideration personality and life experiences.
Are Stephen Ministers counselors
No, they are trained laypeople, not therapists.
Will I be on call constantly as a Care Giver/Stephen Minister?
No. You will care for one care receiver at a time. If the care receiver were to begin calling too often, you will learn to respond to too many phone calls or excessive demands in a loving, assertive manner. It probably won’t arise, though.
Will people know that I have a Stephen Minister or what is said between us?
No, Ministers are trained in confidentiality