WELCOME TO WESLEY CHAPEL STEPHEN MINISTRY
Stephens Ministry Leader
Rev. Robert Morris
What Is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one, confidential Christian care to people who are hurting both within the church and throughout the community.
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 their ministry. Individuals use them to improve their ability to relate to and care for others, grow in faith, and journey through life crises.
Wesley Chapel Stephen Ministers
Stephen Minister Leader-----Rev. Robert Morris
Stephen Ministers
Davida Walker
Jheanell Douglas
Sandra Thompson
Greg Guy
Stephen Ministers Care for People Facing Tough Times
We all experience challenges in lifetimes when we could benefit from care and support. Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as -
Divorce or separation
Loss of a loved one
Hospitalization
Loneliness or discouragement
Spiritual Crisis
Unemployment or a job crisis
A terminal illness
Incarceration
Aging
Birth, adoption, miscarriage or infertility
A chronic illness
Relocation
Recovery after an accident or disaster
Many other life challenges
Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.
Who’s Involved in Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Leaders are church staff, lay leaders, and pastors trained to provide ongoing leadership for their congregation’s Stephen Ministry. They are equipped for this key role through the Bridge Leader’s Training Course offered by Stephen Ministries St. Louis.
Learn more about the Bridge Leader’s Training Course
Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.
Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.
Care Receivers Tell Their Stories
Articles That Demonstrate the Many Benefits of Stephen Ministry
The Blessings of Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry multiplies blessings throughout the church and community.
Congregations carry out Christ’s commandment to “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12 RSV) in a powerful and practical way.
People who are hurting have a caring Christian presence to provide emotional and spiritual support.
In short, Stephen Ministry helps carry out the mission of the church.
NEED A STEPHEN MINISTER?
IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WOULD POSSIBLY BENEFIT FROM THE SUPPORT OF A STEPHEN MINISTER THROUGH WESLEY CHAPEL UMC STEPHEN MINISTRY, PLEASE CONTACT OUR CHURCH OFFICE AT (770) 957-4728 TO SEE HOW WE CAN MEET THE NEEDS YOU MAY HAVE.