We're looking to begin Stephen Ministry.  Stephen Ministry equips Christians to provide confidential, one-to-one care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.  

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry equips Christians to provide confidential, one-to-one care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.

A Stephen Minister is...

• A friend who walks beside a person who is hurting
• A congregation member with gifts for care giving who was prayerfully selected to serve in this role
• A lay person who has received 50 hours of training in providing emotional and spiritual care
• A caregiver who receives on going training and continuing education throughout their Stephen Ministry commitment
• A caring Christian friend who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages

Someone who will "be there" for his or her care receiver, meeting faithfully for about an hour each week, for as long as there is a need.

Stephen Ministries Care for People Facing Tough Times

We all experience challenges in life - times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend.  Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as:

• Loss of a loved one
• Hospitalization
• Divorce or Separation
• Loneliness or discouragement
• Spiritual crisis
• Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
• Unemployment or job loss
• A terminal illness
• Chronic illness
• Relocation
• And many more

Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.

If you have questions, please email Adrienne at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  who is one of Covenant's trained Stephen leaders.