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Pray for our new Stephen Ministers this month as we commission them! These lay ministers will be providing care for people in and around our congregation who are experiencing life challenges. If you know someone who could use a caring presence to walk along side of them, let Pastor Dinger know.
As our Stephen Minister Trainees concluded their training, they would like to share their thoughts on what Stephen Ministry meant to them.

“Training as a Stephen Minister has been such a blessing to me. Through this experience, God has widened my heart to care more deeply and provide high-quality care for not just potential care receivers, but everyone in my life. I would HIGHTLY recommend Stephen Minister training to anyone to wants to develop their caring skills and be a part of healing that only comes from Christ.”

  • Lydia R. Grabau

“I see Stephen Ministry as an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Through the extensive, purposeful training and God’s presence, I feel blessed to be a “tool” God can use walking alongside folks who may be hurting. I think this ministry is designed with such forethought and intention, and I’m existed to be a part.”

  • Karen Klebe

“Stephen Ministry is a way for me to delegate and refine the talents that God has given to me, so I may faithfully serve my brothers and sisters in Christ. Although I have a long way to go, I know God will continue and complete this good work within me, and will provide even more wisdom and skills to serve in his kingdom.”

  • Monica Geis

“Stephen Ministry is about being the hands and feet of Jesus. The training has reinforced for me how important it is to walk beside people while entrusting them to God’s care. I’m much more confident in my ability to care for others.”

  • Rachel Wegener

“This Stephen Ministry reminds me of Psalm 23, especially the verse ‘He restores my soul’. In a way, that’s what the Lord is doing with the care-receiver in a small sense. An SM can be defined as a consistent caring presence, through whom God will lead the care-receiver to a place of greater wholeness. He’s doing the major work here.”

  • James Vo
Ministries
Stephen Ministry