Stephen Ministry—Help, Hope, Healing Awareness-Building Resources
Below are a variety of publicity resources with the theme “Stephen Ministry—Help, Hope, Healing” that you can use to build awareness and ownership for Stephen Ministry in your congregation.
You can purchase all of the various resources together in the Publicity Pack and/or order any of them individually.
Publicity Pack
An assorted set of awareness-building resources that includes:
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100 brochures (choose customizable or pre-folded)
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100 Recruiting Stephen Ministers bulletin inserts
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100 Finding Care Receivers bulletin inserts
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100 pew cards
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100 bookmarks
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2 posters
Trifold Brochures—Two Versions
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Trifold brochures that are 8.5" x 11" unfolded and 8.5" x 3.7" folded
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Come in packages of 50
Customizable Brochure
The customizable version comes flat so you can run the brochures through your printer or copier to print congregation-specific details and contact information on the back panel. Download a template here.
Pre-folded Brochure
The pre-folded version comes ready to use. You can use these brochures as is—or you can put a congregation address label or sticker on the back panel.
Two Types of Bulletin Inserts—Recruiting Stephen Ministers and Finding Care Receivers
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8.5" x 11" sheets with two identical bulletin inserts
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Use an office paper-cutter to cut sheets in half for two 8.5" x 5.5" inserts
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Back side of bulletin inserts have room for congregation specific information (optional)
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Come in packages of 100 (50 sheets with two to a page)—each package includes one of the two types of insert
Recruiting Stephen Ministers Bulletin Insert
The goal of this full-color bulletin insert is to recruit Stephen Ministers. The text on the front describes Stephen Minister training, the types of needs Stephen Ministers meet, and the difference they make in the lives of care receivers. Download a template here.
Finding Care Receivers Bulletin Insert
The goal of this full-color bulletin insert is to find care receivers. The text on the front describes the confidential, one-to-one Christian care that Stephen Ministers provide to people facing a variety of life challenges. Download a template here.
Pew Cards
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3" x 6" (two-sided printing)
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Come in packages of 100
Side 1 is directed to those who may have a need for care. Side 2 is directed to those who may be interested in becoming involved with your Stephen Ministry.
Bookmarks
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2" x 7" (two-sided printing)
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Come in packages of 100
The bookmark features two different Bible verses related to Stephen Ministry. Hand them out to build awareness or put them in Bibles or hymnals in your pews.
Poster
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17" x 22"
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Two posters come in a package
When positioned in places of high visibility—such as the sanctuary, welcome center, main hallway, or largest meeting room—these posters can help people remember to “think Stephen.”
2045 Innerbelt Business Center Drive
St. Louis, Missouri 63114
Phone: (314) 428-2600
Fax: (314) 428-7888
Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit Christian education organization founded in 1975 that produces training and resources known for their excellence, practicality, psychological integrity, and theological depth. These resources cover topics such as caring ministry, assertive relating, spiritual gifts discovery, grief support, spiritual growth, and more.
Congregations and other organizations use these resources to strengthen and expand ministry. Individuals use them to improve their ability to relate to and care for others, grow in faith, and journey through life crises. Our 30-person staff is based in St. Louis, Missouri.