Grace is a Stephen Ministry Congregation. Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ's love and care to people during a time of need. If you would like to speak to one of our Stephen Ministers, please contact our Stephen Ministry Leader, Renee Sproat, at:
810.531.3724 or email: rsproat2020@gmail.com
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"Stephen Ministers help those they care for experience God during those times in life when they might be wondering, Is God even there?"
How do you think Stephen Ministers help fill that spiritual gap?
God's love is always there, but sometimes it can be really hard to feel it, especially when you're going through a crisis. That's probably when people doubt God's presence the most, when their faith is the most vulnerable. But a Stephen Minister is Jesus' hands and feet, just being there and caring for a hurting person. Stephen Ministers express God's love in a tangible way that care receivers can feel. Stephen Ministers help those they care for experience God during those times in life when they might be wondering, Is God even there?
What would you say to someone who's considering receiving care from a
Stephen Minister?
Asking for a Stephen Minister is the best thing I could have done for myself. Stephen Ministry is transformational. As a care receiver, you'll grow so much through your Stephen Minister's care, concern, and compassion for you—you may not even recognize yourself afterward! And you'll be a lot better off for it.
I would encourage anyone who is suffering, dis-couraged, or going through a difficult time to ask for a Stephen Minister. And if someone offers a Stephen Minister to you, say, "Yes!" It really is life-changing
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Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministry is a lay caring ministry being used by thousands of congregations to increase care and outreach to hurting people.
Through Stephen Ministry, congregations are able to equip and empower a team of lay-people-Stephen Ministers-who provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people experiencing grief, unemployment, hospitalization, loneliness, divorce, financial stress, a terminal illness, or other life difficulties.
Visit www.stephenministries.org to learn more about Stephen Ministry and to watch online video stories about the difference Stephen Ministers are making in people's lives.