Committed Christians who…

• express God’s care through their lives to others
• receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts
• visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care
• participate in regular support and supervision under the guidance of trained Stephen Leaders
• are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship
• serve for at least two years
• receive continuing education and skill building

Meeting People's Needs

• the hospitalized
• the terminally ill and their families
• people who move into of out of our community
• those grieving a death or serious loss
• the homebound and institutionalized
• prisoners, ex-offenders and their families
• those with a job crisis
• the aging and elderly
• those with disabilities and their families
• those needing the support of a Christian friend
• those facing life transitions
• the separated or divorced
• households experiencing birth or adoption
• those in spiritual crisis

Confidential

Those receiving care can be sure that their identity and what goes on in the caring relationship will remain private.

To learn more about Stephen Ministry or to receive a Stephen Minister, call any one of the following Stephen Leaders:

• Don Wernly (left) @ 301-330-5833
• Brenda Kessler (center) @ 301-963-5910
• George Groninger (right) @ 301-926-6363