Christ Presbyterian Church, PCA, Nashville, TN

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Stephen Ministries Hurting? Struggling? Discouraged? Stressed? Confused? Broken?

Stephen Ministers are ready to care.

The Stephen Ministry is Christ caring for people through people.

Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

A Stephen Minister is…

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting

• A congregation member with gifts for caregiving who was carefully selected to serve in this role

• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care

• A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages

• Someone who will “be there” for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully four about an hour each week, for as long as there’s a need

A team of trained Stephen Leaders oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.

• If you – or someone you know – could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister…

• If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister…

• If you have any other questions about Stephen Ministry…

…talk with one of our Stephen Leaders.

“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other.” I Thes. 5:11

Would you like to become a Stephen Minister?
If so, email the Shepherding Center.

“I remember the feeling of desperation as I considered requesting a Stephen Minister. I had friends, a school family and a church family, but still felt very alone. I was afraid that the person chosen to be my Stephen Minister wouldn’t be a good fit, but God orchestrated this match. When God chose my Stephen Minister/friend, He gave me exponentially more than I could have imagined. Only God in His wisdom and intimate love for me could have known the numerous life issues we had both experienced. I am grateful beyond measure for how God has used this ministry in my life and in the life of my family.”

“To equip the saints for the work of ministry..”
Eph. 4:12a