What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry provides confidential, one-to-one Christian care to people who are going through a difficult time.

Stephen Ministry organizes, equips, and supervises a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation experiencing life difficulties.

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

Why the name Stephen?

In Acts 6, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need.

 

What is a Stephen Minister?

Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.

Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.


What types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide Care for?

Stephen Ministry is appropriate for people experiencing:

Grief | Divorce | Cancer | Hospitalization | Physical Rehabilitation | Long-Term Care

Chronic Illness | Terminal Illness | Job Loss | Loss Of A Home | Military Deployment

The Onset Of A Disability | Spiritual Crisis | Many Other Life Struggles

The Stephen Ministry Team’s Primary Objectives are:

  • Bring Christ's care to others

  • Meet ongoing needs

  • Follow Jesus into service

  • Complement the care offered by pastors

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR STEPHEN MINISTERS

Stephen Minister Training - providing a Biblical solution to caring for people who are hurting.  Our motto is Christ Caring for People Through People.

September 8-November 13, 2025

Monday and Thursday Nights: 6:30-9 PM

Join us for training to be a Stephen Minister who cares for others through the toughest of times.

Galatians 6:2 says, “Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up.” Stephen Ministry helps congregations put these verses into action. Laypeople are trained through 20 class sessions to provide emotional and spiritual care and support to both congregation members and non-members alike.

Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing God's love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis.

Talk to Connie Scaggs or Marshall Allen for more information. Email:  cscaggs@fcclife.org