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 History of the Stephen Ministry About Stephen Ministers FAQs about the Stephen Ministry Comments from Stephen Ministers Comments from Care Receivers Stephen Ministry National Website
About Stephen Ministers  Stephen Ministry Training provides
an opportunity to develop practical skills for a one-on-one caring ministry.
Using Christian resources, skills are developed in listening objectively,
understanding feelings, honest communication, crisis theory and
intervention, as well as, how to encourage steps of growth and change. The
class format includes lecture, followed by discussion and application in
small group settings. TRAINING AND SERVICE REQUIREMENT w Completion of 50-hour training program. w A two year commitment of service. w Meet weekly in a one-on-one helping relationship with a care receiver. w Attend twice a month supervisory meeting for continued education, support, and supervision. w Participation is by acceptance into the program.
For more information about GIVING CARE Please contact any of the Stephen Ministry Leaders: Randy Riggs Don Hackett Candee Buckbee Bruce Allison Carol Good Hester Long Connie Paisley Diane Woge Phone numbers of leaders may be obtained from the church
office: 717-394-6854.
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