Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshops

Experience a Sample of Stephen Minister Training and Learn How Your Church Can Begin Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshops are half-day events where you and others from your congregation can:

• catch a vision for lay caring ministry;

• experience a sample of Stephen Minister training; and

• learn the basics about Stephen Ministry—how it works, the benefits it offers, and how to bring it to your congregation.

You’ll come away with a clear understanding of the difference Stephen Ministry makes and a vision for getting it started.

Attending one of these workshops is not required for beginning Stephen Ministry—but they are an excellent way to learn what this ministry is all about.

Three Engaging Sessions

Workshops run from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturdays and are hosted by congregations using Stephen Ministry.

Each workshop has three sessions:

SESSION 1: Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief

• Sample the quality of Stephen Minister training firsthand

• Develop grief ministry skills you can put to use right away

SESSION 2: An Introduction to Stephen Ministry

• Explore the life-changing value of this ministry

• Discover how to bring Stephen Ministry to your congregation
  

SESSION 3: How to Care in a Distinctively Christian Way

• Learn to integrate faith into everyday caring and relating

• Experience the Christ-centered nature of Stephen Ministry

Who Should Attend?

• Pastors and church staff

• Lay leaders and decision makers

• Caregivers and caregiving teams

Cost: $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more from your congregation or organization.

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