There are times when each of us needs the care of another person. Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation, and in our community.
 

Stephen Ministers are committed Christian people who:

• Express God's care through their lives to others
 
• Receive 60 hours of initial training in important caring ministry skills and concepts
 
• Are commissioned by our church as Stephen Ministers after completing their initial training
 
• Visit the person in need 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 throughout their years of service

Upon completion of the training program, our Stephen Ministers work together with our pastors to reach more people with Christian care than the pastors can reach by themselves.

If you are interested in receiving the care of a Stephen Minister, please contact Karen Akin in the church office at 501-227-0000, or you may email one of our Stephen Leaders listed below:

Karen Akin

Nancy Coleman

Jo Ann McQuade

Rita Wooley

Miki Specht

If you are interested in being trained and serving as a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader, please contact Karen Akin by email or by calling the church office at 501-227-0000.