Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Founded in 1975, Stephen Ministries is celebrating its 50th year of equipping God’s people for ministry! To commemorate this milestone and all that God has done over the past half a century, we’re conducting a celebratory tour across the U.S. in 2025 and 2026.
These one-day events will feature Stephen Ministries’ Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Kenneth Haugk, and other key teaching faculty from Stephen Ministries St. Louis. You can view a sample schedule of the day’s events here (topics subject to change).
Below is the current schedule of confirmed 50th Anniversary Celebrations:
| Location | Date | Event Details & Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | August 16, 2025 | Register Now |
| Fort Mill, South Carolina | October 4, 2025 | Register Now |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | November 15, 2025 | Registration Opening Soon! |
| Houston, Texas | January 24, 2026 | Registration Opening Soon! |
| Tampa, Florida | February 7, 2026 | Registration Opening Soon! |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | March 7, 2026 | Registration Opening Soon! |
Don’t See an Event in Your Area?
We’re planning to add more events in other locations to our schedule, so check this page periodically for updates. New events are added every few weeks.
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These events are open to all those whose lives have been touched by Stephen Ministries, including:
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Past and present Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers
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Stephen Ministry care receivers
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Pastors and church staff
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Givers and recipients of Journeying through Grief
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Givers and recipients of Cancer—Now What?
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Participants in The Gift of Empathy and Caring Assertiveness discussion groups
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Family members and friends of any of the above
We also welcome guests and anyone else passionate about making the church and the world a more caring place.
If you have questions or need assistance, call the Stephen Ministries office at (314) 428-2600.
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.