Our Stephen Ministers
In addition to Stephen Leaders: Pastor Bruce, Pastor Marge, and Stephen
Ministry Coordinator Lisa Goyette there are currently 22 active
Stephen Ministers. They have ministered to people dealing with issues such as:
parenting concerns, divorce, depression, grief, cancer, and aging, just to name
a few. Support can last several weeks, months or years depending on the needs of
the person seeking the help. The compassionate people currently providing care
through this ministry are:
Gina Adams, Kim Ahlborn ,Kathie Blaylock, Stacy Dodson, Becky Doyle, Chris
Egner, Jenny Farrell, Marilyn Gaskins Gary Ishmael, Marcia Keller,
Joyce Marker, Tim Marker, Molly McIntyre, Sandy Reile,
Ralph Reseigh, June Rupert Cindy Slavick, Janis
Solack, George Stephens , Juli Stephens,
Brenda Ulery, Charlie Weaver
Stephen Ministry Info
Training. Stephen Ministers train for a total of 50 hrs that
usually equates to meeting once a week for 20 weeks. Training starts in the fall
and runs through early April. Stephen Ministers offer one on one lay Christian
support to people going through a tough time. They train to learn how to become
better listeners, understand grief, depression, the importance of boundaries and
confidentiality among other things. Training typically starts in the fall. If
you or anyone that you know of is interested in training as a Stephen Minister
please contact Lisa Goyette for more information.
Peer Supervision– Our Active Stephen Ministers continue to meet on
a monthly basis for support and for continuing education opportunities.
Stephen Ministry | Community Resources