Become a Stephen Minister
Are you a compassionate person and a good listener?
Are you interested in providing support to those in our community who might be going through a difficult time? Prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.
All email inquiries are confidential. A Stephen Leader will reach out to you shortly.
Details
Stephen Ministers are paired with care receivers and meet with them on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support.
After completing training, you'll be equipped to provide the emotional and spiritual care to those faced with a crisis or life change such as:
- Loss of a loved one
- Hospitalization, illness, or aging
- Divorce or separation
- Loneliness, discouragement, or spiritual crisis
Unemployment, job crisis, or financial stresses - Caregiver stress or parenting challenges
- Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
- Relocation or separation from loved ones
- Recovery after an accident or disaster
- Incarceration
- Many other life changes
After undergoing training, Stephen ministers meet with with care receivers at times that fit both parties schedules.
To learn more or to sign up for Stephen Minister training, contact stephenministry@umcl.org