DESCRIPTION OF THE MINISTRY:

Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian  one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and elsewhere in our community. Stephen Ministers are committed Christians who . . .

• express God's care through their lives to others;
• receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;
• visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care;
• participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders;
• are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;
• receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service.

WHY DOES THIS MINISTRY EXIST?

There are times when each of us needs the care of another person, a Christian friend, a Stephen Minister! These needs include but are not limited to . . .

• the hospitalized
• the terminally ill and their families
• those grieving a death or serious loss
• the homebound and institutionalized
• those with a job crisis
• the aging and elderly
• those with disabilities and their families
• those needing the support of a Christian friend
• those facing life transitions
• the separated or divorced
• those in spiritual crisis

Our Stephen Ministers work together with Pastors Rob and Kriss to expand the Christian care outreach of KFPC.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

NAME: Jim Cochran

PHONE NO: At the church 509-582-9537; at home 509-943-3108

E-MAIL:

For more information, go to the Stephen Ministries Web Site