Our congregation's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry.  Here's what you can do:

• Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.

• Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.

• Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.

• If you are a good listener and a compassionate person, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister.

The Stephen Series logo symbolizes that we all are broken people and that it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are Made whole.

• A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting

• A congregation member with gifts for care giving, who was carefully selected to serve in this role

• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care

• A caring, Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages

• Someone who will "be there" for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there's a need

Pastors will always be on the front lines of care, especially during times of crisis.  But there are always many more needs for ongoing one-to-one care than pastors can effectively meet by themselves.

Stephen Ministry provides a biblical solution--equipping God's people for ministry. Gifted lay people are trained to support and extend the care that pastors continue to provide.

Stephen Ministers reach out with Gods' love to people who are hurting--both congregation members and nonmembers alike.

We all experience challenges in life--times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend.  Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty, such as....

• Loss of loved one

• Hospitalization

• Divorce or separation

• Loneliness or discouragement

• Spiritual crises

• Unemployment or job crisis

• A terminal illness

• Incarceration

• Aging

• Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility

• A chronic illness

• Relocation

• Recovery after an accident or disaster

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: The identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

Trained leaders in our congregation who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry.

• If you--or someone you know--could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister..

• If you are interested in possibly becoming a Stephen Minister...

• If you have any questions about Stephen Ministry........

...talk with one of our Stephen leaders.

Pastor Taglauer

Judy Curtiss

Don Huebner

Marj Huebner

Liz Gamelin

Linda Dohrman

Contact the Church Office for direction to one of the above leaders.

(870) 425-6071

At present time we have 39 trained dedicated care givers.

Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit Christian educational organization based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1975, Stephen Ministries provides training and resources to thousands of congregations and organizations worldwide.

Check out more details from the official  Stephen Ministries Web site.

The Caregiver's Compass is a symbol that summarizes the most important characteristics of a Stephen Minister.  It guides Stephen Ministers in their care giving and their learning.

Stephen Ministers are compassionate caregivers; they share their care receivers' pain and help them bear it. They embody Jesus' promise to never let us suffer along.

Stephen Ministers are skilled caregivers. They take their training seriously and are so committed to their care receivers that they strive to care in the right way at the right time.  They not only recognize their God-give gifts, but they also they work to develop them.

"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other."   1Thessalonians 5:11

"To equip the saints for the work of ministry."    Ephesians 4:12a

"Don't Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart" by Kenneth C Haugk.

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