Stephen Ministry in Presbyterian Congregations
Many Presbyterian congregations have found great ways to expand their care for church members and people within the community through Stephen Ministry. The articles on this page show how.
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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“Bluefish Stephen Ministers”—A web page describing how, at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, college students train as Stephen Ministers and then provide spiritual care and emotional support to other students.
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“On the Front Lines of Care”—An inspiring story about a U.S. Army captain who lost a foot in an explosion in Iraq, trained as a Stephen Minister, and later returned to Iraq to care for the soldiers under his command.
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“Equipped to Care Anywhere”—When her husband’s sudden heart attack left Mardell Rogers stunned and grieving, a Stephen Minister appeared by her side to provide care. This article tells how having a Stephen Minister was a comfort for Mardell in the midst of the crisis.
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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 30-person staff is based in St. Louis, Missouri.