stephen ministry
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry was started by Dr. Kenneth C. Haugk in 1974, and after training nine lay people to serve as the first Stephen Ministers, he and his wife Joan founded the Stephen Ministry St Louis organization in 1975. Stephen Ministry is named after St. Stephen, one of the first laypeople commissioned by the apostles to provide care and to serve those in need (as described in Acts 6). Stephen Ministers are trained volunteers who offer one-on-one Christ-centered support, listening, praying, and encouraging people going through difficult times. You can click here to read about the beginning and early years of Stephen Ministry St. Louis.
Stephen Ministry at Living Savior
Living Savior has been a Stephen Ministry congregation since 1994. Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, confidential, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing life difficulties. Our Pastor will always be on the front lines of providing care, and our Stephen Ministry team is there to expand his reach and provide a longer-term caring relationship as needed.
Need a Stephen Minister?
Do you need a Stephen Minister or are you interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry at Living Savior? Please contact the church office at 503-692-3490, and our church staff will have a Stephen Ministry Leader contact you.
Those Who Benefitted from Stephen Ministry
Being a Stephen Minister
Books Available through the Church Office or the Stephen Ministry Website
- Journeying Through Grief
- Christian Caregiving – a Way of Life
- Cancer – Now What? Taking Action, Finding Hope, and Navigating the Journey Ahead
- Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart: How to Relate to Those Who Are Suffering
- The Gift of Empathy: Helping Others Feel Valued, Cared For, and Understood
- Caring Assertiveness: Relating Directly, Honestly, and with Respect
