Stephen
Ministry

When You're Hurting, You Don't have to Walk Alone

When you’re going through a painful or overwhelming time, it can feel like the weight is too much to hold. Stephen Ministry provides confidential, Christ-centered care from a trained listener who will be there for you week after week. Whether you’re grieving, discouraged, anxious, or navigating a major life transition, you don't have to walk this path alone. 


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What You Can Expect

  • A compassionate, trained listener matched specifically to you

  • Weekly one-on-one conversations where you can process what you’re facing

  • Prayerful support grounded in God’s love and comfort

  • A relationship built on confidentiality, safety, and respect

  • Someone who shows up consistently and walks with you at your pace


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When Stephen Ministry Can Help

  • Grief or loss

  • Anxiety or overwhelm

  • Loneliness or discouragement

  • Illness or medical challenges

  • Divorce or relationship struggles

  • Job or financial stress

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

Care Receivers Tell Their Stories

Over 1.5 million individuals have received Christ-centered, one-to-one care from Stephen Ministers. This care is strictly confidential, known only to the care receiver, their Stephen Minister, and the assigned leader. The individuals featured shared their stories voluntarily. 

 Videos courtesy of Stephen Ministries, St. Louis

Important Things to Know

To protect both you and your Stephen Minister, there are a few guiding principles in every caring relationship:

White text on a light brown background that reads, "Men are paired with men, women with women, to ensure comfort and care."
White text on a light blue background reads: Everything you share with your Stephen Minister is completely confidential.
Text on a green background: We connect you with community resources or mental health professionals for support beyond what a Stephen Minister can provide.
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Talk to Someone About Getting Care

If you feel overwhelmed, hurting, or simply need someone to walk with you during a difficult season, we’re here to help. 

Reaching out is confidential, simple, and welcomed. A Stephen Leader will connect with you and guide you through the next step in receiving one-on-one support.

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Interested in Becoming a Stephen Minister?

If you feel called to walk alongside others with compassion, prayer, and Christ-centered care, Stephen Ministry may be a meaningful place for you to serve. Our Stephen Leaders provide all the training and support you need to care well for others

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