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What Is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry that trains lay persons in our congregation to "walk" with someone going through a difficult circumstance or major life change.

What do Stephen Ministers do at Fairlawn Nazarene?

Visit another person regularly and dependably, and offer Christian support.
Commit to and practice keeping private information confidential
Participate in regular support and supervision from a trained Stephen Leader
Provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care

Who can be referred to Stephen Ministry?

A person going through a terminal illness
Someone caring for a dying family member
Someone grieving a death or serious loss
A parent of a special needs child
Those homebound or living in nursing homes.
Someone facing a job crisis
Someone facing a long-term or terminal illness
A person going though a divorce
Someone facing a spiritual crisis
A mother (or father) experiencing a birth or adoption
Someone facing a life transition or crisis

What situations are not appropriate for a Stephen Minister to provide care? Stephen Ministers do not provide care for:

Minors
Couples, families, or other groups
Those suffering serious mental or emotional disturbances

Those with personality disorders
Those suffering severe depression
Extreme manipulators
Those dealing with abuse issues
Substance abusers or chemically dependent persons
Those exhibiting suicidal behavior
Those exhibiting violent behavior

If I request a Stephen Minister, or make a referral for someone, is everyone at Fairlawn Nazarene going to know?

No. All Stephen Leaders and Stephen Ministers are comprehensively trained, constantly reminded and strongly advised to maintain strict confidentiality.

How do I refer someone to Stephen Ministry?

Obtain verbal permission from that person to give their name to Pastor Steve Vaughn or John Moyer.

Contact Pastor Steve or John and they will take it from there.

Please do not promise a Stephen Minister someone, just say it may be possible.

Stephen Ministers serve our congregation and community by obeying Christ's commands to "love one another" and "bear each others burdens." Stephen Ministers disciple individuals by walking with them through trying circumstances and by providing them opportunities to grow in their faith and understanding of our Savior. Stephen Ministers believe in the inerrant Word of God and have faith in the healing power of Christ. They understand the critical need to minister to those facing life changes and challenges and value the importance of maintaining confidentiality.

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