Stephen Ministry
What is the Stephen Ministry?
Stephen Ministry is trained, caring people listening and providing support to those in need.
Currently, Webster Bible Church is developing the foundation for Stephen Ministry leadership and praying for those who are qualified, gifted and willing to train to become a Stephen Minister.
A Stephen Minister is
• A child of God who walks beside a hurting person
• A caring Christian who really listens
• A member of our congregation who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care
• A person who is ready to focus on your needs
• A trustworthy confidant who will keep everything you say—and even your identity—confidential
• Someone who will faithfully meet with you on a weekly basis for as long as your need persists
A Stephen Minister is not
• A counselor or a therapist
• A problem solver
• Someone who runs errands or helps with chores
• A casual visitor
A Stephen Minister Cares for those who are
• Facing hospitalization, a disability or the unknown
• Bereaved, lonely or depressed
• Transitioning into retirement
• Experiencing a spiritual crisis
• Terminally ill
• New to the congregation
• Dealing with unemployment or job crises
• Facing countless other crises or life challenges or who are going through a difficult time and could benefit from the care of a supportive christian friend
What qualifications would I need to be a Stephen Minister?
• Enjoy people
• Allow Jesus Christ to work through you
• Care for people
What’s involved in becoming a Stephen Minister?
If you are interestd in becoming a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Miller.
You may download an application and a Stephen Ministry covenant by clicking on the appropriate links in this sentence.
You can also e-mail Pastor Miller at
The deadline to submit applications for the fall Stephen Ministry training is Sunday, August 29.
A preliminary schedule and sequence of training modules is also available.
The Core Purpose (Mission) of Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministries’ Core Purpose is summed up in the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Ephesians.
“To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:12-13).
