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Church of the Nazarene

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What Is Stephen Ministry?

 

It is a confidential ministry that trains lay persons in our congregation to "walk" with someone going through a difficult circumstance or major life change. It's one more way we can serve God with our "Head, Heart and Hands."

 

What do Stephen Ministers do at Fairlawn Nazarene?

 

• Visit another person regularly and dependably, and offer Christian support.
• Commit to and practice keeping private information confidential.
• Participate in regular support and supervision from a trained Stephen Leader.
• Provide distinctively Christian one-to­-one care.

 

Who can be referred to Stephen Ministry?

 

• A person going through a terminal illness.
• Someone caring for a dying family member.
• Someone grieving a death or serious loss.
• A parent of a special needs child.                                       
• Those homebound or living in nursing homes.
• Someone facing a job crisis.
• Someone facing a long-term or terminal illness.
• A person going though a divorce.
• Someone facing a spiritual crisis.
• A mother (or father) experiencing a birth or adoption.
• Someone facing a life transition or crisis.

 

What situations are not appropriate for a Stephen Minister to provide care? Stephen Ministers do not provide care for:

 

• Minors.
• Couples, families, or other groups.
• Those suffering serious mental or

 

Emotional disturbances.

 

• Those with personality disorders.
• Those suffering severe depression.
• Extreme manipulators.
• Those dealing with abuse issues.
• Substance abusers or chemically dependent persons.
• Those exhibiting suicidal behavior.
• Those exhibiting violent behavior.                                             <More>