What kind of challenges do Stephen Ministers support?
Everyone experiences difficult seasons of life.
God never intended us to go through these situations alone.
Below are just some of the times a Stephen Ministry might offer care.
Loss of a loved one
Unemployment
Divorce
Birth, adoption, miscarriage
Hospitalization
Cancer
Disability
Chronic illness
Loneliness
Discouragement
Aging
Empty nest
Confidentiality is the basis of all Stephen Ministry relationships.
Anyone receiving care can be assured that his or her identity
– and what is shared in a caring relationship –
will remain private.
People who need care:
Receive quality, Christ-centered, confidential care for their hurts and needs
Find hope, healing, and a new sense of self-worth through the support of a Stephen Minister
Know they are remembered and supported by our parish in times of personal difficulty
Benefit from ongoing care for continuing needs after the onset of a crisis
Grow in a deeper relationship with their Lord as they experience God’s unconditional love for them through their Stephen Minister