The Referral Process
A person - you, a relative, or a friend - is experiencing difficult times and could benefit from Christian care.
A Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator learns about this need for care - from the clergy, the person, or a friend, but always with the person's permission.
The Referrals Coordinator meets with the person to talk about Stephen Ministry.
With the person's permission, the Referrals Coordinator assigns a Stephen Minister to meet with the person.
The Stephen Minister provides distinctively Christian and strictly confidential care for the person on a regularly scheduled basis, usually weekly.
Stephen Ministers meet twice monthly for peer group supervision, a forum through which the Stephen Ministers receive support and advice, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
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