Stephen Ministry

A Confidential Lay Ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church

Christ Caring for People Through People

"Bear one another’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ"

Galatians 6:2

Stephen Ministry
Featured on PBS

The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show recently aired an eight-minute feature on Stephen Ministry that vividly describes the life-changing ministry happening in thousands of congregations.

View the Stephen Ministry feature on the PBS Web site, where you'll also find several bonus features--including a nine-minute interview with Stephen Ministries' founder and executive director, Kenneth C. Haugk.

Who May Need A Stephen Minister?

• Illness/hospitalization

• Chronic Illness
• An illness in the family
• Family frustrations/challenges
• Moving transitions
• Loneliness
• Death or serious loss
• Divorce
• Pregnancy/Adoption

• A disability

• A disabled family member

• Terminal Illness

• Job Loss

• Financial Setbacks

• Aging and related issues

• Faith issues

• Major life changes

What Does a Stephen Minister Do?

·       Listens

·       Encourages

·       Keeps Confidences

·       Supports

·       Prays

·       Walks Beside a Hurting Person

Stephen Ministers are Committed Christians who:

• Receive extensive training care- giving skills
• Visit another person regularly

• Are committed to maintaining confidentiality
• Listen to our concerns

Stephen Ministers are NOT

• Counselors

• Therapists

• Problems Solvers

• Casual Visitors

How to Refer Someone for a Stephen Minister:

1. Identify someone who is hurting

2. Share this brochure with that Person

3. Get permission to call a Stephen Leader

Our Stephen Leaders will contact the person in need

CAROL HILL (443-262-9547)
LOUISA WELCH (410-556-2034)

You do not need to be a member of Trinity Lutheran Church to call.

Christian caring is for everyone, everywhere.

For more information,

contact the National Stephen Ministry Web Site: www.stephenministries.org