STEPHENS MINISTERS AT EMMAUS – GET INVOLVED BY VOLUNTEERING
Do You Need A Stephen Minister?
A Stephen Minister helps with Grief, Divorce, Drug & Alcohol Abuse, Hospitalization, Job Loss, Loneliness, Family Problems, or Health Issues.
If you or someone you know would like to have a Stephen Minister’s help, please call 386-479-5855 to speak with a Stephen Ministry Leader as soon as possible.
All information remains confidential.
Emmaus Stephen Ministry – All are welcome
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Who are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by your Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister listens, cares, prays, encourages, and offers emotional and spiritual support to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation.
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Want to become a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers will be trained by the congregation’s Stephen Leaders using resources from Stephen Ministries St. Louis. The 50 hours of training you receive will equip you to provide high-quality care to people who are hurting. Our Stephen Leaders will also provide training manuals and a convenient schedule for trainees. If interested, please call 386-775-9676 and leave your name and telephone number. A Stephen Leader will contact you.
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Who are Stephen Leaders?
Stephen Leaders are laypeople, church staff, and pastors of all ages and from diverse backgrounds who share a common passion: bringing Christ’s love and care to hurting people. They use their gifts of teaching, leadership, organization, and administration to help make Stephen Ministry happen. You do not need to be trained as a Stephen Minister to serve as a Stephen Leader.
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Want to become a Stephen Leader
The steps to becoming a Stephen Leader are to attend the Bridge Leader’s Training Course and then be commissioned by your congregation. The Bridge Leader’s Training Course (BLTC) is a live, interactive online training experience from St. Louis staff professionals.