Stephen Ministry
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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.
We have over 2200 families and one priest. This ministry is an extension of Fr. Albert's pastoral care.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 HouseHer 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 or complete the form below.
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Learn more about what Stephen ministry is by clicking here.
Stephen Leaders needed:
We need to train 2-4 Stephen Leaders to assist with training, supervision, and leadership. These individuals would be training and supervising Stephen Ministers. You will not be serving as a Stephen Minister, but serving in various training and leadership capacities.
Please prayerfully consider putting your teaching, leadership, and administrative gifts to benefit those being trained to bring Christ's presence to those in crisis. There are daytime and evening leadership training courses that take place over 6-12 weeks depending on if you choose a once or twice a week training schedule. Each class lasts two to two and half hours. If this is something you have the gifts and feel called to do, please contact Diana Jetter, pastoral@stabcs.org for an application. The Parish covers the cost of your on-line training and you commit to serve for three years.
Stephen Minister Training Coming Soon...
Our next Stephen Ministry Training classes are being scheduled. We will provide a calendar in the interview process.
If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please register below to receive an application.
Contact Pastoral@stabcs.org, if you would like more information or signup below.
Stephen Ministry Hospitality Team
If hospitality is your spiritual gift, when the ministry begins, please consider signing up for meal support or to be the hostess.
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Stephen Leaders
Eric Phillips - Leader Team Coordinator
Diana Jetter - Referral Coordinator
Connie Carpenter - Continuing Education Coordinator
Michelle Jurica - Supervision Coordinator
Paul Busch - Communications Coordinator
Cory HendricksPast Stephen Leaders
Karen MaerzStephen Ministers
Zach Allgeyer Ann Busch Conrad Carpenter Gina Cook Scott Cook Paula Day Ralph Day Valerie Draughon Erin Dvorak Maureen Edwin Carmen Espitia Jan Heeren Marji Hollis Debra Kallinikos Louis Kuratko Michael Maerz Patrick Munoz Paul O'Brien Lisa Olivieri Dion Parlow Michelle Pivonka Donna Prochaska Terry Quick Lyndsey Russell Judy Nunez Amy Tremblay Jency Varickattu Jill Verwold Mary Walker
Past Stephen Ministers
Margaret Barnes Michael Bonin Margaret Cambone Matti Garay Sean Jurica Diane Lestina Richard Lowman Dcn. Dave Mayes Jennifer Schiavo Karen Villarreal Joyce Wilson
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