A MESSAGE ABOUT COVID-19
Dear Friend in Ministry,
All of us at Stephen Ministries hope and pray that you, your loved ones, and the people you care for are healthy and safe.
We know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone—raising the level of fear, stress, and anxiety for people all over the world and underscoring the importance of caring.
At Stephen Ministries, we are functioning as normally as possible while protecting our staff and following the guidelines from the CDC and other health authorities. Our staff are working remotely, but we are still available to support you and your ministry. We are continuing to take calls, offer consultation, accept orders, and ship materials and resources.
We are closely monitoring the situation, tracking the latest recommendations, and evaluating our events on a case-by-case basis. To protect the health and safety of all involved, we will cancel events as necessary and notify those registered in a timely manner.
We encourage you to stay safe and take the appropriate precautions. We also invite you to join us in praying for all those affected—particularly people who have lost loved ones, those who are ill or suffering, and workers serving on the frontlines of this crisis.
May the Lord bless you and keep you.
In Christ,
Rev. Kenneth C. Haugk, Ph.D.
Founder and Executive Director
Stephen Ministries
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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 40-person staff is based in St. Louis, Missouri.