Stephen Ministry
Equip congregation members to provide one-to-one Christian care to people who are hurtingThrough Stephen Ministry, people overburdened by life’s challenges, receive hope, comfort, strength, and spiritual guidance. With this free ministry, trained laypeople are paired with hurting people going through a life transition. Examples may include; but are not limited to, death of a loved one, terminal illness, divorce, loss of a job, empty nesting, etc. We all go through life’s ups and downs. Stephen Ministry provides a caring, compassionate partner to help with the transition through the darkness.
BECOME A STEPHEN MINISTER
Consider becoming a Stephen Minister. By doing so, you will gain skills in organization, communication, perception, and problem-solving. Plus, as you see God’s work unfold to the benefit of your care receiver’s welfare, your faith will remarkedly grow.
Bring Christ’s Care to Hurting People
Do you have gifts of compassion?
Are you a good listener?
To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister at Swansboro UMC, call one of our Stephen Leaders. We’ll be starting our next class soon.
Fill out an application online or print, fill out, and return.
Online Stephen Minister Application
Printable Stephen Minister Application
WOULD YOU LIKE THE SUPPORT OF A STEPHEN MINISTER?
The first step is to contact us. From there you will be interviewed by a Stephen Leader and then assigned to a Stephen Minister who is best qualified to help you and your special situation. You will then meet with that Minister to begin a series of get-togethers to help with your transition.
This is all done in a totally CONFIDENTIAL manner.
Contact: Stephenministry@SwansboroUMC.org
Cleve Folger: 919-418-2828
Laurie Nardokunst: 910-934-5457
Jill Droze: 843-860-7591