Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry was started in 1975 by Kenneth Haugk, an ordained minister and clinical psychologist, who picked Stephen (from Acts 6:1-7) as the emblem for the lay, caregiving program. Since 1975, over 12,000 congregations and organizations representing more than 170 Christian denominations and 29 countries have been enrolled and more than 70,000 Stephen Leaders and 600,000 Stephen Ministers have been trained.

Stephen Ministers provide quality, confidential, one-to-one ministry as trained, caring church members reaching out to others in a time of need. The caring relationship is always male-to-male and female-to-female for those in need age 18 and older. Stephen Ministers are trained to listen and provide support.

Once a Stephen Minister is commissioned, they attend bi-monthly supervision groups and continuing education. One-to-one caring relationships, hospital visits, and other voluntary opportunities are also the responsibility of a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers are required to commit to a 24-month term for consistency in a caring relationship.

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Becoming a Stephen Minister

If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please prayerfully consider being a part of this supporting ministry of Roswell Presbyterian Church.

For more information, contact:
Bill Cox
applestar98bc@gmail.com

Willingness to give of oneself and servanthood is vital. The level of one's education is not important, but the level of commitment to Christ and one's desire to really care for others are very important.