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What is a Stephen Minister? |
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Written by Stephen Ministry
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009 |
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A Stephen Minister is ...
- A child of God who walks beside a hurting person;
- A Caring Christian who really listens;
- A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care;
- A person who is ready to focus on your needs;
- A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say - and even your identity - confidential; and
- Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists.
A Stephen Minister is NOT ...
- A counselor or therapist;
- A problem-solver;
- Someone who runs errands or helps with chores; or
- A casual visitor.
Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide you with the confidential, one-to-one Christian care you need to make it through a crisis or help you through a difficult. time.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 11 February 2010 )
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