Training to become a Stephen Minister

1. If the Lord is leading you to consider being trained as a Stephen Minister, contact one of the leaders (Marsh Peters, Sam Turner, Kathy Dugan, Marsha Martin), OR call the Stephen Ministry extension at church, 648-2737 X 314

2. You will be given a written job description, a timetable/schedule for the training & continuing supervision and an application.

3. Pray about this opportunity (noting as well the initial 2-year committment required), fill out the application and return it.

4. One of the leaders will set up a personal interview to help determine if this is the best ministry opportunity for you.

5. Once you have been selected, you'll attend 50 hours of training (20 classes). This training begins in the fall (typically August) and continues through January. Each session occurs once a week and lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Training materials are provided by the church.

6. When your training has been completed, you'll be Commissioned before the church, and will be ready to receive your first Care Receiver!

7. You'll be assigned to a small group peer Supervision team(meets twice monthly) where your partners will encourage and support you as you care for your Care Receiver.

8. Another important aspect of participating in Stephen Ministry is Continuing Education.  All Stephen Ministers meet once a month for a 45 minute session covering many different aspects of being an effective care giver.  We conduct further training, host guest speakers and explore topics such as grief, providing spiritual care and boundaries. 

   Stephen Ministry is a place where people with special gifts for caring can use those gifts to bring Christ's love to people in need.

 Will YOU be one of those people?