What is Stephen Ministry?
Our Stephen Ministry at HFUMC equips specially-trained volunteers, called Stephen Ministers, to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
We all experience challenges in life—times when we could benefit from care and support. Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as—loss of a loved one, change in health, divorce/separation, loneliness, discouragement, spiritual crisis, and many other life challenges. Though Stephen Ministers are not professional counselors, they are equipped to help. Each Stephen Minister at HFUMC undergoes a background check, special 50-hour training, and ongoing supervision. They are HFUMC members who are passionate about providing God’s care through listening, caring, encouraging, and providing emotional and spiritual support.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remain private. Watch the video to learn more.
Video from Scottsdale Bible Church uploaded with permission from Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is Your Ministry
You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry at HFUMC. Here’s what you can do:
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- Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.
- Accept Care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn’t expect you to bear your burdens alone.
- Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.
- If you are a compassionate person and a good listener, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader.
If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, please contact Stephen Leaders at stephenministry@hfumc.org
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