STEPHEN MINISTRY
Our congregation's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiveing care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remain private. If you are in need of a Stephen Minister or would like more information, email info@nrumc.org.
A Stephen Minister Is...
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers' Commitment
This is a 24-month commitment that includes the initial 50 hours of training, then the regular visits with care receiver(s) (either weekly or at a mutually-agreed-upon frequency) and twice-monthly Small Group Peer Supervision and Continuing Education sessions.
Stephen Ministers are Commissioned Servants
Thank you for your prayers and support! For more information about Stephen Ministry, email info@nrumc.org.
Who We Serve
We all experience challenges in life-times when we could benefit from care and support. Stephen Ministers can provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as-
In Need of Care?
Could you benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister? Do you know someone else- perhaps a friend, neighbor, coworker, or relative- who could benefit from Stephen Ministry? Fill out the confidential form below, contact a pastor or the church office to learn more.
The PBS "Religion and Ethics" news show aired an eight-minute feature on Stephen Ministry that describes the life-changing outreach happening in thousands of congregations like ours.