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. 

Stephen Ministry Is Ready to Provide Care

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 at pastoral@stabcs.org. 

Thanks to the following parisioners who have stepped forward in faith to be trained as Stephen Ministers:
Joyce Wilson, Carmen Espitia, Ralph Day, Paula Day, Don Swoyer, Margit Garay, Karen Villareal, Richard Lowman, Ann Busch, Mary Walker, and Chris Haberberger.

Please keep them in your prayers as they begin the 50 hour training.




 

Stephen Leaders

Karen Maerz - Training Coordinator
Diana Jetter -  Referral Coordinator 
Connie Carpenter - Continuing Education Coordinator
Michelle Jurica - Supervision Coordinator
Eric Phillips - Quality Assurance

Stephen Ministers

Margaret Barnes
Michael Bonin
Conrad Carpenter
Margaret Cambone
Gina Cook
Scott Cook
Cory Hendricks
Diane Lestina
Dcn. Dave Mayes
Lisa Olivieri
Eric Phillips
Donna Prochaska