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What is Stephen Ministry?
It is a program that equips lay people to give distinctively Christian Care
to those who are experiencing all kinds of life hurts or losses. It is an
international interdenominational program that includes thousands of congregations
of all faiths in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
Currently, First Presbyterian has thirty trained Stephen Ministers working
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What are the qualifications of a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers must take an intensive training course in approved and psychologically
recognized counseling techniques. The course covers a variety of situations
and takes six months to complete. In addition, all Stephen Ministers must attend,
twice a month, supervision sessions which last for about two hours each. These
sessions are held to check on the progress of Stephen Ministers in ministering
to care Receivers and to update techniques and skills. All Stephen Ministers
are approved and formally commissioned by the church under whose auspices they
operate.
A brand new training class for Stephen Ministry began in January 2011 with six wonderful students.
Those who are training for service are: Lynn Hollingsworth, Charles Ramey, Kelly Ann Holmes,
Brad Christie, Brad Griggs, and Larry Richardson. This is our ninth training class.
We welcome these students to the Stephen Ministry program!
Additional Activities
2009 Remembrance Service
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REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
On Sunday evening, November 8th, at 6:00, in the sanctuary, Stephen Ministry will again host
the annual Remembrance Service. This service is designed to bring comfort to those who are
facing the holidays as they continue their journey of grief. It is a quiet service of music,
Scripture, candle light, and liturgy. Please join us as we remember our loved ones who have
gone before us.
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STEPHEN MINISTRY PICTURES
Covered Dish Supper 2005
Stephen Ministry Workshop with Laurens Stephen Ministry 2005
Stephen Ministry pictures from years past
Check out the articles from Stephen Ministry St. Louis on our Stephen Ministry organization
here at First Presbyterian! Click HERE to view!
Stephen Ministry Brochure!
Have questions about Stephen Ministry?
E-mail them to Peggy HERE
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