• A child of God who walks beside someone who is hurting
• A congregational member who is carefully selected to serve in this role because of his or her caregiving gifts.
• A layperson with 50 hours of training in providing high-quality, distinctively Christian care.
• A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages.
• Someone who meets faithfully each week with his or her care receiver for as long as there's a need.

You play an important role in our Stephen Ministry. Here's what you can do:

• Pray for God to bring hope and healing to hurting people through our Stephen Ministry.
• Accept care from a Stephen Minister during your time of need. God doesn't expect you to bear your burdens alone.
• Tell a friend, neighbor, coworker or relative who is hurting about our Stephen Ministry.

If you are a compassionate person and a good listener, prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister. Stephen Leaders are trained leaders in our congregation who support and direct our Stephen Ministry.

Contact one of our Stephen Leaders at care@christbaptist.org if you:

• could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister
• know someone who might benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister
• You are interested in learning more about becoming a Stephen Minister
• You have any other questions about Stephen Ministry

View the testimonials below to hear how God works through the Stephen Ministry to support others:

Male Perspective: "It Was Such a Burden Off My Shoulders"

Female Perspective: "My Stephen Minister is Truly a Gift"

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
 Galatians 6:2