Stephen Ministry
Stephen Leaders are ready to launch a new training class for Stephen Ministers in January 2014. If you would like to learn more about this spirit-filled ministry, including frequently asked questions and filling out an application, READ ON! Applications must be submitted by May 31.
People are precious, and when they hurt or suffer, they deserve the best care and support we can offer. That is why VPC has Stephen Ministers. Stephen Ministry is a one-on-one distinctively Christian, caring, confidential ministry. Stephen Ministers care for people facing a difficult time, a life transition, or some crisis. Stephen Ministers are not professional counselors, but they are more than well-intentioned friends, because of the high level of commitment that Stephen Ministers make. They use both words and deeds to express Christ’s care for others―listening, encouraging and comforting, calling on the training they have received and employing tools of faith.
Caregiving―to love others in Christ’s name―is one of the most important jobs God calls us to do. Perhaps God has blessed you richly and you’re at a place in your faith journey where you can give something back by serving and blessing others through Stephen Ministry.
Steps to Becoming a Stephen Minister
- If you wish to apply to become a Stephen Minister (you must be a VPC member), go to the Stephen Ministry Application page. Please note that all applications are due by May 31, 2013.
- If you want to know more, read our most frequently asked Q&As (FAQs).
- If you want to catch a glimpse of what this Stephen Ministry two-and-a-half-year commitment entails, see our 2014 Training Schedule.
Warmly Yours in Christ,
David Jordan-Haas
Pastor for Congregational Care
david.jordan-haas@viennapres.org
Stephen Ministry Leadership
Pastoral Liaison:
David Jordan-Haas,
Pastor for Congregational Care
david.jordan-haas@viennapres.org
Stephen Leaders:
Chuck Allen: chuckaallen1(at)cox.net
Erin Allen: erinlallen1(at)cox.net
Chris Dowell: jcdowell(at)breckgroup.net
Becky Shenefiel: becky(at)gracewalk.net
Chris Shenefiel: chris.shenefiel(at)gmail.com
Paul Towner: pdtiii@gmail.com
