You Are Not Alone!
We are here to help with confidential, Christ-Centered support for life’s challenges. Email [email protected] or call the office 502-897-5207
No matter how large or small the need, we are here to help with both men and women who are trained and respect your privacy.
Who are Stephen Ministers?
Stephen Ministers are members of your parish trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by your parish’s Stephen Leaders. A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.
Why the Name Stephen?
In Acts 6, Stephen was among those chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since Jesus’ time, caring ministry has been a hallmark of the Christian faith community.
What situations can we provide care?
Stephen Ministry is appropriate for people experiencing a wide range of needs: grief, divorce, cancer, hospitalization, physical rehabilitation, long-term care, chronic illness, terminal illness, job loss, loss of a home, military deployment, the onset of a disability, spiritual crisis, many other life struggles
How does Stephen Ministry benefit pastors?
Stephen Ministry supports your pastor by deepening, expanding, and extending the caring capacity of your church. A team of Stephen Ministers, along with a pastor, provides ongoing care for more people than the pastor could provide alone. This also frees your pastor to invest more time in other important ministry areas.
Who are Stephen Leaders?
Stephen Leaders are the lay leaders, church staff members, and pastors who are equipped to oversee Stephen Ministry in your parish. Stephen Leaders have gifts and skills in areas such as leadership, teaching, and organizing people, along with a heart for caring ministry.
Our current leadership team includes: Terry Lesch, Gilda Ciraulo, Allyson Skaggs, Kate Ulanowski, and Brian Atwater.
You can also reach the leadership team through the office 502-897-5207 or via email [email protected].
Do you care for people outside their parish?
Yes! Stephen Ministers often provide care for all people in the community, so don’t hesitate to contact us or recommend us to someone in need, even if they are not members of the parish or Catholic.
What is the Stephen Ministries organization?
Stephen Ministries St. Louis is a not-for-profit Christian education organization founded in 1975. Their staff carries out our mission to “equip God’s people for the work of ministry” (Ephesians 4:12). You can learn more on their website: stephenministries.org