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Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshops

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshops are not currently scheduled for 2020. If you’re interested in getting Stephen Ministry started or would like to know more about it, call us at (314) 428-2600 and ask to speak with Amity Haugk or Rev. Justin Schlueter.

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.

 

What Workshop Participants Are Saying

Lay Participants

“I’m so glad we came as a team to this workshop. Everyone caught a vision for Stephen Ministry.”

Phyllis | North Carolina

“We came to the workshop ready to start a caring ministry. We were delighted to discover we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.”

Sam | Oregon

“This workshop helped me to get the big picture for Stephen Ministry, and I’m excited by what I see!”

Stewart | Texas

“At the end of the workshop, we all looked at each other, and someone said, ‘We are so ready for Stephen Ministry!’”

Wanda | Illinois

“We can feel the Spirit calling us into this ministry.”

Tim | Florida

Clergy Participants

“Our church is at a point where we need to organize our caring ministry. We discovered that Stephen Ministry has everything we are looking for.”

Ron | Oregon

“The best part was the exercise to see the needs for care in our church. My group was like, ‘Wow! We have a lot of needs!’ They could see what I’ve been going through as a pastor trying to care for everyone on my own.”

Gail | New York

“As a pastor, I started the day saying, ‘Maybe.’ When we left, I said, ‘I’m ready!’ I am truly looking forward to lots of good things with Stephen Ministry.”

Wayne | South Dakota

“Ever since seminary, I’ve wanted to equip the saints for ministry. Now I know how we can do it.”

Barbara | Minnesota