Lonely? Sad? Discouraged? Going through a tough time emotionally or spiritually?

Struggling with a crisis in life or simply feeling down? Consider letting a Stephen Minister help. A Stephen Minister is trained to listen, care, encourage and pray.

A Stephen Minister will walk alongside you in difficult times. It's confidential and free.

  • Stephen Ministry is a Christian lay ministry providing confidential one-to-one care and support to people who are experiencing life difficulties and challenges.

    As a witness to Christ’s love, each disciple is equipped for meaningful service through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in their life.

  • A Christian lay ministry providing confidential one-to-one care to those in need.

  • People grieving or suffering from depression

    Families facing divorce or separations

    Before, during, and after hospitalization

    Individuals who are homebound

    A family member facing serious illness

    Single moms or dads needing help

    Parents who are dealing with children leaving home

    Dealing with crises that can occur with childbirth

    People facing death

    Those facing losses related to aging

    Children dealing with parents convalescing

    Those left behind after suicide

    Those facing major life transitions

  • If you are interested in receiving care from a Stephen Minister, complete the card at the Stephen Ministry Kiosk, fold and place in the offering basket or the Confidential Care Box on the side of the kiosk. You could also let any Stephen Minister know that you are interested and they could help you with the process. After you fill out the card or talk to a Stephen Minister, a Stephen Leader will contact you. You may also call the Church Office at 258-1228.

  • A Stephen Minister is a person with a gift of mercy, who shows compassion and gives encouragement to those he or she cares for. Many Stephen Ministers say that they receive much more from the caring relationship with their care receiver than they give.

    A Stephen Minister completes 50 hours of training before ever meeting with a care receiver. He or she learns about listening, assertiveness, confidentiality, and many other aspects of caregiving. After the initial training, there is continuing education. Stephen ministers find that their relationships become richer and deeper at home, church, at work and with friends.

    A Stephen Minister serves wholeheartedly. This isn't a casual ministry. It involves prayer, thought, consideration, study, and commitment. In return, the Stephen Minister receives grateful thanks from his or her care giver, our Stephen ministry team, the congregation and our Lord.

    If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, training class information is available by calling the church office 258-1228.

Stephen Ministry Team

  • 2024 Stephen Minister Team

    Back: Mike Fluharty, Marian Fluharty, John Seedorf, Connie Carter, Scott Carter, and Ray Eckroth

    Front: Jennifer Farley, Edwina Njos, Sandy Seedorf, Amber Torgerson, Connie Geiger, Ken Geiger, and Monica Eckroth

    Not Pictured: Macel Montyhe

  • Stephen Ministry Leadership Team

    Jennifer Farley, Edwina Njos, John Seedorf, Sandy Seedorf, and Amber Torgerson