First Presbyterian Church

Stephen Ministry

There are times when each of us needs the care of another person. Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation, and in our community.

 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
• Are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training
• 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

Upon completion of the training program, our Stephen Ministers work together with our pastors to reach more people with Christian care than the pastors can reach by themselves.

Stephen Ministers of First Presbyterian Church

Nola Hamlin, David Herreman, Carol Martin, Claudia Scharnell, Theresa Thomas, Alison Watkins, Davis Watkins, and Janet Ihne, Leader.