Stephen Ministry
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12
Do you know someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one, dealing with chronic illness, has lost their job, or going through a crisis and needs support?
You can…
1. Express your care and concern.
2. Get permission to pass along the person’s name and phone number to Vicki Engelhardt or Pastor Snow (church office).
3. Maintain confidentiality. Please don’t tell others about the referral.
Stephen Ministry is Christ centered caring and can help.
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is a ministry in which trained and supervised laypeople, called Stephen Ministers, provide one-to-one Christian care to individuals facing life challenges. Holy Cross Stephen Minister leaders look forward to coming alongside you to provide care and support. If you need support please contact the Church Office at (316) 684-5201 and ask to speak with Pastor Snow or contact Vicki Engelhardt.
Stephen Ministers: The After People
The Story Behind Stephen Ministry
Who are the Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are congregation members who have trained for 50 hours to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life. Their commonality is a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Since 1975, more than 650,000 people from more than 12,000 congregations and other organizations have been trained as Stephen Ministers.
Who are Care Receivers
Care receivers are people—congregation members and others in the community—who receive care from a Stephen Minister. These are people struggling through a difficult time in life—experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or other life crises. The caring relationship lasts as long as the person is in need of care. The identity of those receiving care, and anything that is shared, remains confidential.
Could you or someone you know benefit from Stephen Ministry?
Complete the form below or call* Vicki Engelhardt or Pastor Snow
(Vicki’s contact info is available in the member directory, Pastor Snow can be contacted via the Church Office)
*For confidentiality reasons, we ask that if you or someone you know needs support to please call/complete the form and do not email.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School admits individuals without regard to race, color, gender, disability, age, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status. Holy Cross does not discriminate on the basis of any of the aforementioned categories with regard to the administration of any policy or program.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
600 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67206 | (316) 684-5201
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