What is Stephen Ministry?Confidential help at no cost
The Village Church Stephen Ministry program pairs people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives with specially trained members of the church who are equipped to listen, care for, and provide emotional and spiritual support. This one-to-one Christian care is confidential and available to church members and the wider community at no cost.
After being paired together, the individual receiving care and the Stephen Minister meet together on a weekly basis. The caring relationship lasts as long as the need for care exists. Stephen Ministry is an international ministry, based in St. Louis, which has provided spiritual support to over 1.5 million people worldwide in over 13,000 congregations. Are you or a friend facing a difficult time?
Circumstances in our lives can pose challenges such as grief, loneliness, chronic or terminal illness, divorce, hospitalization, disability, job loss, COVID fatigue, or even the holidays and winter blues. The confidential care by a Stephen Minister may be helpful. Real comfort. Real people.Read testimonials of care receivers
Contact UsSeeking care or thinking about becoming a Stephen Minister?
Contact Rev. Melanie Hardison if you are interested in being paired with a Stephen Minister to help you through life’s challenges, or if you are feeling that God might be calling you to explore becoming a Stephen Minister yourself: 913-671-2367 or melanie.hardison@villagepres.org. Applications to volunteer as a Stephen Minister are accepted year round.
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