Stephen Ministers are the after people - they walk one on one with someone who has experienced a life disruptor - after the funeral, after the diagnosis, after the job loss, after the divorce, or after a tragedy. Those who are serving as Stephen Ministers are trained to provide one to one confidential Christian care to those individuals who may be experiencing a life crisis for up to a year following the crisis.
Do you know someone who needs a one to one Christian caring presence in their life while they face a life crisis or life change? Our Stephen Ministers finished their 50-hour training program and are ready to begin providing care. This ministry provides a listening ear when someone needs support. as they face the death of a loved one, cancer, divorce, a move, terminal illness, or long-term caregiving. If you need support or know someone, please ask them if you can send an email to Stephen Ministry on their behalf. Send an e-mail to Diana Jetter that includes their name and information. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, please click here.
Loneliness Stalks the House
Her things have long since been given away. Friends say you should go out. “Pull yourself together.” But the hurt won’t stop aching. The pain is still too sharp. A Stephen Minister can be with you while time helps to heal the wounds. If you are interested in receiving care, contact Diana Jetter.
Learn more about what Stephen ministry is by clicking here.
Our class begins in January of 2021. If you would like to support this ministry by providing a meal/side or snacks for the training sessions, please sign up here.
Training Group Members: Tricia Barina, Valerie Draughon, Maureen Edwin, Mally Hance, Louis Kuratko, Michael Maerz, Paul O'Brien, Terry Quick, Edward Styduhar, Jennifer Schiavo, Amy Tremblay, and Fr. Ron Feather.
Contact Pastoral@stabcs.org, if you would like more information or signup below.
Karen Maerz - Training Coordinator
Diana Jetter - Referral Coordinator
Connie Carpenter - Continuing Education Coordinator
Michelle Jurica - Supervision Coordinator
Eric Phillips - Communications Coordinator
Margaret Barnes Michael Bonin Ann Busch Conrad Carpenter Margaret Cambone Gina Cook Scott Cook Paula Day Ralph Day M. Carmen Espitia Matti Garay Cory Hendricks Sean Jurica Richard Lowman Dcn. Dave Mayes Lisa Olivieri Eric Phillips Donna Prochaska Karen Villarreal Mary Walker Joyce Wilson