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What Is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

 

How do I request a Stephen Minister?

If you or someone you know could benefit from the prayerful and confidential support of a Stephen Minister, please reach out to us. Stephen Ministers are available to assist our parishioners who are facing challenges in their lives and would appreciate the companionship of a caring Christian. Please contact us by email at [email protected], telephone at 865-888-4050 or simply complete the following form.

Stephen Ministry offers a proven and effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members—called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties.

Become a Stephen Minister!

  • Are you called to bring Christ’s care to hurting people?
  • Do you have a gift of compassion?
  • Are you a good listener?

For more information, please contact a Stephen Ministry Leader at 865-888-4050 or email [email protected].

 
 

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by their Stephen Leaders to offer care to people who are hurting. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week for about an hour.

 

Care receivers are individuals in the congregation or community who are going through a crisis or life difficulty. Potential care receivers first meet with a pastor or Stephen Leader, who assesses their needs for care and matches them with a Stephen Minister. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the need persists.

For more information on becoming a Stephen Minister, please get in touch with our leadership team at [email protected].