Stephen Ministers care for people who are facing pain, fear, sadness, a change, a loss, a difficult situation, a hard decision, a personal crisis, or another turning point in their life.
Stephen Ministry is…
- a one-to-one confidential ministry by lay persons who have completed extensive training.
- a relationship which focuses on the needs of the individual who asks for a Stephen Minister.
- based on a proven system of training and peer support with one intention--to deliver the highest quality caring to those in need.
A Stephen Minister is…
- a caring listener.
- Christ-centered, compassionate, full of faith, skilled, and trustworthy.
- commissioned by our congregation.
Care Receivers come into the care of a Stephen Minister at their own request or after agreeing to have a Stephen Minister following referral by a pastor or another person who cares about them.
Stephen Ministers and Care Receivers are carefully matched by the Stephen Ministry Referrals Coordinator, who first speaks with the potential Care Receiver before proceeding to match her or him with a Stephen Minister.
DO YOU NEED A PLYMOUTH STEPHEN MINISTER?
Make a confidential request by calling Minister of Pastoral Care Pat Oberbillig at 515.255.3149 Ext. 15, contacting her at poberbillig@plymouthchurch.com or using the web form on the Need a Minister? page.
Make a confidential request by calling Minister of Pastoral Care Pat Oberbillig at 515.255.3149 Ext. 15, contacting her at poberbillig@plymouthchurch.com or using the web form on the Need a Minister? page.
Questions about becoming a Stephen Minister can be answered by Pat Oberbillig, any other Stephen Leader, or any Stephen Minister. Look for them at worship. They wear blue and white name badges.
