Stephen Leader Online Toolkit Spotlight
The Stephen Leader Online Toolkit is the online component of the Stephen Ministry Leader’s Manual, containing a wealth of supplemental information and resources to strengthen and enhance your Stephen Ministry. We’d like to spotlight one of the new resources we’ve recently added.
Presentation for Training Others to Serve as Stephen Ministry Lookouts
This fully scripted, 20-minute presentation equips church staff and others in your congregation as Stephen Ministry Lookouts—people who help identify potential care receivers and pave the way for Stephen Ministry. Participants will:
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Know how to identify people in your congregation and community who would benefit from Stephen Ministry
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Learn important points about how to connect with a potential care receiver
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Practice paving the way for Stephen Ministry
This presentation is an exclusive resource from the Stephen Leader Online Toolkit, where it can be found in the S-4A section. It is made accessible here for your convenience.
Participant Handout Resources
“Participant Outline.” People can use this handout to follow along with the presentation and take notes. Make sure to print enough copies of the outline so that all those attending will have one.
“Ministry Needs That Stephen Ministers Could Meet.” This resource lists a range of life difficulties where someone would benefit from a Stephen Minister. It gives participants an idea of what needs to watch for.
“List of Potential Care Receivers.” Participants will use this form, both during the presentation and afterward, to brainstorm a list of people they know who might need the care of a Stephen Minister.
“How Lookouts Pave the Way for Stephen Ministry.” This handout is a convenient reference for Stephen Ministry Lookouts. It concisely describes the role, whom to contact about potential care receivers, and the steps for paving the way.
Accessing Other Stephen Leader Resources Online
This presentation is just one example of the many resources available on the Stephen Leader Online Toolkit. To access these other resources, log in using your Stephen Leader account.
If you’ve forgotten your password, click here or call us at (314) 428-2600.
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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.