Stephen Ministry

    Jun 16, 2026 |

    WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY?

    A Stephen Minister comes alongside a hurting person and meets that person on a weekly basis to listen, care, encourage, pray and provide emotional and spiritual support.
    Perhaps you know someone, a friend, neighbor, coworker, relative or even yourself, who is going through a difficult time. There’s a wonderful way you can help them receive the care and support they need. Tell them about Stephen Ministry. Our Stephen Ministers have received 50 hours of training to provide high quality, confidential, one-to-one Christian care to hurting people. Men are paired with men, women with women. The caring relationship lasts as long as needed. It’s free and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.

    WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEEDS WITH WHICH A STEPHEN MINISTER CAN HELP?

    • Chronic or terminal illness
    • Divorce or separation
    • Job Stress or Unemployment
    • Grief
    • Loneliness or discouragement
    • Spiritual crisis or emotional support and caring 
    • Infertility or Miscarriage
    • Relocation
    • Empty Nest, Aging or Family Caregiver Stress
    • And many other needs

    WHAT DO CARE RECEIVERS SAY ABOUT THEIR STEPHEN MINISTERS

    I AM INTEREST IN HAVING A STEPHEN MINISTER

    I WANT TO BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER

    Ministry Leaders: Michael Gendron or Abbie Risteen
    Email: or Parish Office (817)431-3857

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