Is Anybody Listening?
STEPHEN MINISTRY
...When You or Someone You Know Is Hurting

Do I really need care?   Can a Stephen Minister Help Me?

• "I didn't know what to expect from my Stephen Minister, but he put me at ease. I had a friend I could trust and who really cared about me. My caregiver showed me how to work things out for myself and had the patience to let me do it."
• "When I really needed a friend, my Stephen Minister was there. We cried together a lot, prayed together, talked, and now we laugh together."
• "...I wanted answers and she asked questions. She knew how to see things a new way and her questions helped me find my own answers. I thought God had forgotten me, but my Stephen Minister helped me grow close to God."
• "I wish the whole world was made up of people like my caregiver...Christians with God's own heart."

A Stephen Minister Is ...

A trained lay person who:

• Has received over 50 hours of training and extends pastoral care through a personal ministry of listening and reflection.  
• Has been commissioned by the church to offer a confidential, Christ-centered, caring ministry to persons in need.  
• Offers compassionate support on a regular basis as long as needed.

Whom Do I Call?

If you are in need of a Stephen Minister or know someone who is, call the church office, 281-497-4846, ext. 202, and a Stephen Leader will contact you.

Confidentiality

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry; what is shared in a caring relationship remains private.