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What Is Stephen Ministry?


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about Stephen Ministry!

The Stephen Ministry is a confidential, lay-caring
ministry grounded in Jesus' command to love one
another. Those who are hurting receive love and
support through one-to-one caring relationships. 
The ministry is named after Stephen, one of the first
deacons in the early Christian church, commissioned
by the apostles to care for the needs of people in
the Christian community.

Everyone goes through difficult times.
Having someone to care, to listen, and to share God's
love can help you get through the confusion, stress,
or loneliness that you may be experiencing.


Are You A Trained
Stephen Minister?
If so click HERE to let us know!
 


LATEST HAPPENINGS

Stephen Ministry Training will begin on Monday, September 12, 2011. 

The training involves 50 hours of instruction on how to provide distinctively Christian Care.  We will be meeting on Monday nights from 6:00-8:30 pm.  Based on the schedule
we have created, our training should take
us through the end of January 2012,
allowing for time off during the fall and Christmas holidays. 

If you feel God's tugging on your heart to
serve as a Stephen Minister and have not
yet contacted us, please contact one of
your Stephen Leaders at
stephenministry@ jumc.org

What does the Stephen Ministry logo stand for?

The  Stephen Series logo consists of a cross and circle together with a broken person and a whole person. The broken person behind the cross symbolizes the brokenness in our lives due to our sin and imperfections. The whole person stands in front of the cross because it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole.  The circle symbolizes both the wholeness  we receive through Christ and God's unending love for us.