[Church Name] Hosts Celebratory Learning Event by International Nonprofit Stephen Ministries, Invites Community to Attend
[City, State]—On [Day of the week], [Month] [Day], [Church name] will host staff from the international nonprofit organization Stephen Ministries for a one-day event featuring presentations on topics like grief, empathy, unexpected ways to care, caring for full-time caregivers, and the mental health crisis.
This event is part of the Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration Tour, which is being held at churches across the country to commemorate the organization’s first 50 years in ministry and provide insights into essential caring and relating topics. Key members of Stephen Ministries’ teaching staff, including the organization’s founder and Executive Director, pastor and clinical psychologist Dr. Kenneth Haugk, will be presenting. The events are open to anyone interested in the organization’s vision to “build a more caring world.”
Founded in 1975 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Stephen Ministries is best known for “Stephen Ministry,” used by over 14,000 congregations worldwide to equip church members to care for individuals experiencing grief, illness, divorce, job loss, and other life difficulties. [Church name] has been involved in Stephen Ministry since [Year church enrolled].
Optional: Add a brief quote from a pastor or other congregation leader expressing excitement about the event and welcoming people to attend. Here’s a sample quote:
“We’re very excited to be hosting Stephen Ministries at [Church name],” says [Name], [Title or role at church]. “Our experience with their resources has been wonderful, and we look forward to welcoming them to [City name]. We’d like to extend an invitation to the entire community to join us for this day of inspiration, learning, and fellowship.”
The event will be held at [Church name], [Church address], 9:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. on [Month] [Day], with registration beginning at 8:00. For more information on the event schedule and how to register, visit stephenministries.org. The cost is $15 per person, plus $12 per person for those who wish to purchase lunch. For any inquiries, call Stephen Ministries at (314) 428-2600.
