Stephen Ministry is YOUR ministry!
It is an important way we at Good Shepherd
United Methodist Church care for one another.
If you are going through a difficult time,
consider having a Stephen Minister.
If you know someone else who is facing
difficulties, suggest that they request
Stephen Ministry.
Make use of it. Stephen Ministry belongs to you!
Contact Heidi Wayland (303-457-9267) or
Carol Wise (303-460-8412) about Stephen Ministry.
What is Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry provides distinctively Christian care through one-to-one relationships for those with a variety of needs both in our congregation and community.
New class of Stephen Ministers have been commissioned
On Sunday, August 30, 2009, our congregation commissioned new Stephen Ministers. These dedicated people have been training for 7 months and are ready to begin their caring ministry among us here at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.
Stephen Ministers are members of Good Shepherd UMC who have been through extensive training and provide confidential, one-to-one, Christian care to people who are experiencing a difficult time. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and provide weekly support for you as long as your need persists. If you or someone you know is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with one of our Stephen Leaders: Heidi Wayland or Carol Wise. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring God's love and care into your life.
We thank God for all 19 of our Stephen Ministers and pray that God will bless their ministries. Below are our most recent graduates of the Stephen Ministry program.
What is a Stephen Minister?
Stephen Ministers are faithful Christians sent by God to help you through a life crisis.
They are filled with God's love and knowledge, which you will find quite priceless.
Theywalk closely with you and be your trusted riend.
Keeping everything in confidence until you're whole again.
Maybe you've lost a loved one or job on which you depend.
It could be a serious illness, and you feel you need a friend.
So you don't have to go it alone when life's challenges you must bear.
Just let them know of your need, and a Stephen Minister will be there.
--Betty L. Delfosse, from Poems From the Heart
For a downloadable brochure regarding our Stephen's Ministry program, please click HERE.