Stephen Ministry in Baptist Congregations
Read how Baptist congregations are using Stephen Ministry to make a difference in the lives of people who are hurting—people in their congregations and people in their communities.
You have permission to download these resources and photocopy them to build support for Stephen Ministry in your congregation or organization.
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“Stephen Ministers Serve as a ‘Leaning Post’”—In this newspaper article from Durham, North Carolina, several Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers describe their ministry as an opportunity to listen, build trust, bear burdens, and walk alongside those who are suffering.
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“Sharing the Hope of Jesus through Stephen Ministry”—It’s a quiet ministry at West Side Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri—but a powerful one. And it has become a key way this metro congregation carries out its mission.
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.