Our mission is to equip God's people for spiritual growth & Christ-centered practical ministry and provide on-on-one care for those who are going through difficulties.
"To Equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ" Ephesians 4:12
"Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
Would you like to be part of a ministry that makes a real difference in other's lives when they need it most -- and in your own? Consider becoming a Stephen Minister!
Stephen Ministers are members of the Friendship Church congregation who provide one-to-one caring ministry to people experiencing grief, divorce, loneliness, job loss, hospitalization, and many other life difficulties.
Stephen Minster training equips you to do an excellent job as a Stephen Minister as well as to improve the quality of your relationships. Topics include:
Once equipped, Stephen Ministers are prayerfully matched with people who are going through a stressful time or life difficulty. A Stephen Minister meets with this person once a week for about an hour to listen, care, encourage, and pray. The Stephen Minister brings Christ's presence into the person's life and also experiences Christ in the other person. It's really a life-changing ministry for both the care receiver and the Stephen Minister.
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remain private.
If you'd like to learn more about how to become a Stephen Minster, call Ron Brist at 447-0532.