Learn, Grow, and Serve by Becoming a Stephen Minister. Do you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening? If so, please prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers provide emotional and spiritual support and care to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment,terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister, call to talk with our Stephen Ministry Leader at 269-479-5364.
Stephen Ministry is proud to announce the availability of “Journeying through Grief,” a set of four short books that can be sent to people at four crucial times during the first year after the loss of a loved one. Through the Stephen Ministry, these books are available for purchase to any individual wanting to share them with family and friends, neighbors and coworkers, after a loss. Each book focuses on what the person is likely experiencing at that point in grief—offering understanding, empathy, compassion, and hope. Each set can be purchased by contacting the Stephen Ministry Coordinator at 269-479-5364.
People often ask, “What exactly is a Stephen Minister?” One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People.
Stephen Ministers are there: ...AFTER the phone call you hoped you’d never get ... AFTER the divorce papers are served and the bottom falls out of your life. ... AFTER the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you ...AFTER the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.” ...AFTER the last child honks the horn, waves, and drives away — and the house suddenly seems empty. ... AFTER the baby arrives, demanding more of you than you ever dreamed possible. ...AFTER your family and friends have heard your story one too many times, but you still need to talk it out.
Stephen Ministers are the “AFTER People.” They are ready to come alongside you — or your friends, neighbors, coworkers, or relatives — and provide comfort and support for as long after as needed. Call us at 269-479-5364 for a confidential friend to talk with today.
Because you may know of a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or relative who is going through a difficult time and who could benefit from the focused care, encouragement, and support of a Stephen Minister. If you know of someone who is hurting, talk with one of our Stephen Ministers or contact our Stephen Ministry Director at 269-479-5364 Find out how to connect the person you know with our ministry. It’s a great way for you to show how much you care!
Do you have a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who has suffered a loss or is going through a difficult time? Here’s a great way you can help them—tell them about our Stephen Ministry! Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation as well as 3 other churches who have received special training to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to hurting people. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support. (Males are matched with males, and females are matched with females.) The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. It’s free, and it’s a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.
To learn how to connect someone you know with a Stephen Minister, talk with our Stephen Ministry Leader by calling the confidential phone line at 269-479-5364. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
When someone you know is in need of care...
Stephen Ministers are here!
Hurting? Would you like to have someone in your life who really cares?
Stephen Ministers Are Available for You!
Stephen Ministry of SW Michigan is an ecumenical group of people, grounded in Jesus’ command to love one another. Through our confidential, one-to-one caring relationships, those who are hurting receive the love and support they need