·         A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting

·         A congregation member with gifts for caregiving, 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, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there's a need

"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other" 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Stephen Ministry Is Your Ministry

You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here's what you can do:

·         Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.

·         Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.

·         Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.

·         If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.

Stephen Ministry Leaders Are...

Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.

·         If you--or someone you know--could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister...

·         If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister...

·         If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry...

        ... talk with one of our Stephen Leaders.

Stephen Ministry Leaders at Immanuel-Trinity Lutheran Church

·                    Pastor Shari L Routh

·                    Paula Draves

"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2