Stephen Ministry at TELC

What is Stephen Ministry? · A special ministry in which one Christian reaches out to another in time of need. · A relationship on a weekly basis with a person who has received 50 hours of intensive training in many helping skills and who will visit you, listen to you, offer resources if those are needed by referrals, pray with you and offer Christian support. · An opportunely to reach out to others-the lonely, The depressed, The bereaved, new people in town, Those hospitalized and convalescing, the divorced, The aged, or Those going Through a time of grief or crises. · A meaningful way for our church to use more fully our many talents in sharing one another's burdens and joys. Who are Stephen Ministers? · Lay men and women 1mm our congregation who have developed Their gifts for bringing the concern and care of Christ's community to people in need, · People who come from all walks of life, age ranges, and backgrounds. · Caring and sharing Christians desiring to offer their help/support to others in time of need. Trained Christians-having developed their helping skills through intensive course work. · Dedicated Christians-commissioned by our church to confidential, in-depth caring. For more information, please contact Pastor David.