Qualities of Stephen Ministers

Stephen Ministers are committed Christians who:

• Express God’s love through their lives to others;

• Receive 50 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts;

• Have developed his/her gifts in order to extend a supporting hand;

• Visit another person regularly and dependably and offer Christian support and care;

• Are committed to preserving the confidential nature of the caring relationship;

• Receive continuing education and skill building throughout their years of service;