Stephen Ministers are congregation members who are recruited, selected, trained, and commissioned to provide one-to-one lay caring ministry to persons in crisis or with other needs for care. They participate in Supervision Group twice a month. They initially commit to serve for two years including training and may renew their commitment.

How does it work?
When the Stephen Ministry Team is put on notice that there is a person in need of long-range care, there will be an immediate attempt to match that person with one of CPC's Stephen Ministers. Both the needs of the individual and the gifts of the Stephen Minister will be prayerfully considered. Once a match is made, the relationship will be carefully monitored through a peer-review process, all the while maintaining strict confidentiality.

If you are in need of confidential, one-to-one Christian care, or if you know someone who might benefit, leave a message at 837-5525 x558 and either Mary Roberts, Women's Referral Coordinator, or Wes Stoddard, Men's Referral Coordinator, will return your call promptly.

If you are interested in learning more about Stephen Ministry, please contact Cathy Burkholder.