Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry

First Presbyterian Church of Monterey

Stephen Ministry:

Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation that equips lay people to provide confidential one-on-one Christian care for those who are experiencing a crisis or difficult time.

What is a Stephen Minister?

A Stephen Minister is…

A caring Christian friend who really listens;

A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;

A person who is ready to focus on your needs;

A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say –and even your identity—confidential;

Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.

A Stephen Minister is NOT …

A counselor or therapist;

A problem-solver;

Someone who runs errands or helps with chores;

A casual visitor

Stephen Ministers provide care for people who are …

Grieving the death of a loved one;
Dealing with divorce or separation;
Hospitalized or recovering from hospitalization;
Lonely or discouraged;
Coping with a terminal illness or caring for a family member with a terminal illness;
Unemployed or in a job crisis;
Moving or relocating;
Anticipating the birth or adoption of a child;
Homebound or institutionalized;
Transitioning into retirement;
Experiencing a spiritual crisis; or
Going through any difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supportive Christian friend

Are you in need?

There are times when each of us needs the care of another person. If you need a caring Christian friend who will listen, empathize, encourage, provide confidential care, and patiently support you through a crisis or difficult time, call Stephen Leader, Ethel Arnold or call one of our pastors at 373-3031.

Are you interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?

Call the church office at 373-3031 or contact one of our Stephen Leaders:

· Ethel or Jack Arnold

· Gail Bartow

· Dorothy Becker

· Fay Fehd

· Dean Taylor

	A caring Christian friend who really listens;
	A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;
	A person who is ready to focus on your needs;
	A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say –and even your identity—confidential;
	Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.

	A counselor or therapist;
	A problem-solver;
	Someone who runs errands or helps with chores;
	A casual visitor