church of the pines is a stephen ministry church
Stephen Ministry is a program of our congregation 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 community.
Our Stephen Ministers are trained to be compassionate listeners to persons experiencing special needs such as:
- separation or divorce
- terminal illness
- loss of a loved one
- job crisis
- financial stress
- loneliness or depression
- hospitalization
- being homebound
- spiritual crisis
- ...and many more!
If you or someone you know could use the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact our pastor, Gary Cole.
Confidentiality is the foundation of Stephen Ministry.
The relationship between a Stephen Minister and his/her care receiver is completely confidential.
want information about receiving a Stephen Minister?
If you or someone you know would like to talk about how a Stephen Minister can help please contact Pastor Gary or Stephen Leader Holly Nash.
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 completimg 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.
"Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion." Colossians 3:12
Our Stephen Ministers
