Stephen Ministries

"Bear one another's burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ."
(Galatians 6:2)

• express God's care through their lives to others;

• receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;

• serve for at least two years;

• are commissioned as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training;

• visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care;

• participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;

• are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;

• receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.

Stephen Ministry Care Receivers
There are times when each of us needs the care of another person, a Christian friend, a Stephen Minister Caregiver! These needs include but are not limited to...

• the hospitalized
• the terminally ill
• those grieving a death
• the homebound
• those with a job crisis
• the elderly
• those in spiritual crisis
• the separated or divorced

• those with disabilities

If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders: Diane Bless, Karen Quick or Jim Wottring, or by calling the church office at 407-365-3255 or you may email us at stephenministers@fumco.net