Newsletters - 2 Rivers Church

“Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Gal 6:2

“Therefore encourage one another and build up each other.”

I Thess 5: 11

Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay-people to provide one-to-one Christian care to people in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives. Stephen ministry is a confidential ministry. The identity of those receiving care and everything they discuss with a Stephen Minister remains private.

A Stephen Minister is a lay-person with 50 hours of training in providing high-quality, distinctively Christian care. A caring person who listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages. Someone who meets faithfully each week with his/her care receiver for as long as there is a need to help them emotionally/spiritually cope with life’s situations. Stephen Ministers care for people facing tough times. When people experience challenges in life, they can benefit from emotional/spiritual care and support.

There are many life challenges that Stephen Ministers can walk alongside with you to help get you on the other side, such as:
Loss of a loved one
Divorce or separation
Loneliness/discouragement
Unemployment or job crises
Terminal illness
Aging
A chronic illness
Relocation
Recovery/surgery/accident
Birth/adoption/miscarriage/infertility
Many other challenges

If you could benefit from Stephen Ministry or know someone who could, then contact one of our Stephen Ministry team to learn more: Linda Biddison 480-234-6354

Sue Stewart 520-272-0809

Pastor Kevin Bird 480-707-2345