Big Beaver United Methodist Church
Caring! Serving! Making a difference through Christ!
 

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Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who...

  • express God's care through their lives to others;

  • receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;

  • visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care

  • participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;

  • are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;

  • serve for at least two years;

  • receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.

 

Stephen Ministry meets the needs of people.  These needs include, but are not limited to...

  • the hospitalized

  • the terminally ill and their families

  • people who move into or out of our community

  • those grieving or serious

  • the homebound and institutionlized

  • prisoners, ex-offenders and their families

  • those with a job crisis

  • the aging and elderly

  • those with disabilities and their families

  • those needing the support of a Christian friend

  • those facing life transistions

  • the separated or divorced

  • households experiencing birth or adoption

  • those in spiritual crisis.